K–12 Standards

6-8
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Reading Engagement: Maximizing reading choices for personal enjoyment, continual learning, and community connection.6-8.RE

Select
1. 1
  Develop individual reading choices.6-8.RE.1
  1
  Choose a variety of materials to read for enjoyment or learning.6-8.RE.1.1
  2
  Develop reading interests through curiosity and investigation.6-8.RE.1.2
  3
  Exercise my choice to read in multiple formats and genres, with support.6-8.RE.1.3
  4
  Locate the library’s resources and materials.6-8.RE.1.4
Connect
1. 2
  Reflect on connections made during reading.6-8.RE.2
  1
  Participate in discussions about what I’m reading.6-8.RE.2.1
  2
  Interpret what I read about diﬀerent experiences to build empathy.6-8.RE.2.2
  3
  Analyze reading for significance.6-8.RE.2.3
  4
  Reflect on the connections made during reading.6-8.RE.2.4

Information Literacy: Identifying information needs, accessing information using various methods, utilizing information in multiple formats, and synthesizing information eﬀectively. 6-8.IL

Identify
1. 1
  Analyze information needs.6-8.IL.1
  1
  Develop research questions based on gaps in personal background knowledge.6-8.IL.1.1
  2
  Develop research questions based on gaps within information sources.6-8.IL.1.2
  3
  Formulate an open-ended question.6-8.IL.1.3
  4
  Narrow/broaden an open-ended research question.6-8.IL.1.4
Access
1. 2
  Access multiple types of sources and information.6-8.IL.2
  1
  Select the appropriate print or digital source for an information need.6-8.IL.2.1
  2
  Use keywords to locate information.6-8.IL.2.2
  3
  Use strategies to narrow/broaden the results of my search.6-8.IL.2.3
  4
  Use text features to locate information.6-8.IL.2.4
  5
  Evaluate information for credibility.6-8.IL.2.5
  6
  Seek varied perspectives during information gathering.6-8.IL.2.6
Utilize
1. 3
  Utilize information ethically.6-8.IL.3
  1
  Use multiple print and digital sources for an information need.6-8.IL.3.1
  2
  Cite information, when appropriate, using a standard citation format, with support.6-8.IL.3.2
  3
  Avoid plagiarism by quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing correctly.6-8.IL.3.3
Synthesize
1. 4
  Synthesize information.6-8.IL.4
  1
  Monitor gathered information for gaps or weaknesses.6-8.IL.4.1
  2
  Analyze and present information.6-8.IL.4.2
  3
  Apply existing information for a new purpose.6-8.IL.4.3

Media Literacy: The ability to analyze and evaluate media eﬀectively in its various forms and respond to and create media responsibly.6-8.ML

Analyze
1. 1
  Interpret the author’s intended message and audience.6-8.ML.1
  1
  Verify the author of the media I consume.6-8.ML.1.1
  2
  Interpret the author’s intended message and purpose.6-8.ML.1.2
  3
  Explain the author’s intended audience.6-8.ML.1.3
Evaluate
1. 2
  Assess the relevance of the media I consume.6-8.ML.2
  1
  Explore diﬀerent types of media.6-8.ML.2.1
  2
  Determine if media is relevant to me.6-8.ML.2.2
  3
  Decide if media is safe for me.6-8.ML.2.3
Act
1. 3
  Explain responsible interactions with media.6-8.ML.3
  1
  Use privacy settings when using media.6-8.ML.3.1
  2
  Explain the importance of my digital footprint.6-8.ML.3.2
  3
  Understand what is appropriate for myself and others to share when using media.6-8.ML.3.3
  4
  Contribute positively to an online community.6-8.ML.3.4
  5
  Plan for balanced media usage.6-8.ML.3.5
  6
  Recognize that not everything shared on media is accurate.6-8.ML.3.6
Create
1. 4
  Create media responsibly.6-8.ML.4
  1
  Create various media in multiple forms.6-8.ML.4.1
  2
  Share things I make with appropriate audiences.6-8.ML.4.2
  3
  Cite all types of media using an appropriate format.6-8.ML.4.3
  4
  Define intellectual property.6-8.ML.4.4

Innovation: Empathetic, divergent thinking that results in problem solving and the development of action-oriented solutions. Innovative students persist through an iterative design process, collaborate with others and communicate clearly and eﬀectively.6-8.I

Design
1. 1
  Initiate a deliberate design process to solve a problem.6-8.I.1
  1
  Determine when it is appropriate to use a deliberate design process.6-8.I.1.1
  2
  Gather information to understand a problem or build something new.6-8.I.1.2
  3
  Gather information to generate ideas to solve a problem.6-8.I.1.3
  4
  Predict an outcome, test it, and revise based on what is learned.6-8.I.1.4
  5
  Determine a solution to a problem.6-8.I.1.5
Communicate
1. 2
  Share ideas using appropriate platforms and tools.6-8.I.2
  1
  Explore new platforms and tools for sharing ideas.6-8.I.2.1
  2
  Compare and contrast features built into digital platforms and tools.6-8.I.2.2
  3
  Select and use an appropriate platform or tool to share ideas for a specific purpose.6-8.I.2.3
Collaborate
1. 3
  Analyze my ideas and the ideas of others while participating on a team.6-8.I.3
  1
  Determine when to share ideas with peers.6-8.I.3.1
  2
  Determine how to share ideas with peers.6-8.I.3.2
  3
  Understand that there are diﬀering viewpoints.6-8.I.3.3
  4
  Cooperate with local and global experts and community members, with support.6-8.I.3.4
  5
  Complete my role on a team.6-8.I.3.5

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?: Missouri School Library Instructional Standards

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