What grade levels do these standards cover?

Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

K–12 Standards

LIBRARY MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY FOR K-12

KINDERGARTENLM

K.
Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problemsLM.NK.K
1. 1
  form simple, factual level questions and begin to explore ways to answer themLM.NK.K.1
2. 2
  ask "I wonder" questions about topic, question, or problemLM.NK.K.2
K.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American IndiansLM.DD.K
1. 1
  share knowledge and ideas with others through discussion and listeningLM.DD.K.1
2. 2
  formulate questions related to content presented by othersLM.DD.K.2
K.
Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals by listening respectfully and, when appropriate, offering information and opinions in group discussionsLM.WE.K
K.
Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevanceLM.MM.K
K.
Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests.LM.EF.K
1. 1
  routinely select picture, fiction and information books.LM.EF.K.1
2. 2
  explore new genresLM.EF.K.2
3
select books at the appropriate reading level, to be read aloud, or challenging books for browsing and enjoymentLM.EF.K.3
K.
Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.K

FIRST GRADELM

1.
Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problemsLM.NK.1
1. 1
  form simple, factual level questions and begin to explore ways to answer themLM.NK.1.1
2. 2
  ask "I wonder" questions about topic, question, or problemLM.NK.1.2
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American IndiansLM.DD.1
1. 1
  share knowledge and ideas with others through discussion and listeningLM.DD.1.1
2. 2
  formulate questions related to content presented by othersLM.DD.1.2
1.
Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals by listening respectfully and, when appropriate, offering information and opinions in group discussionsLM.WE.1
1.
Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance by expressing feelings and ideas about a story in different formatsLM.MM.1
1.
Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests.LM.EF.1
1. 1
  request, choose, and share a variety of materials from various genres related to personal interestsLM.EF.1.1
2. 2
  select books at the appropriate reading level, to be read aloud, or challenging books for browsing and enjoymentLM.EF.1.2
1.
Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.1
1. 1
  acknowledge the work of othersLM.SLE.1.1
2. 2
  maintain safe behavior when using the internetLM.SLE.1.2

SECOND GRADELM

2.
Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems. Generate questions about a topic and select a focal question to exploreLM.NK.2
1. 1
  form simple, factual level questions and begin to explore ways to answer themLM.NK.2.1
2. 2
  ask "I wonder" questions about topic, question, or problemLM.NK.2.2
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American IndiansLM.DD.2
1. 1
  share knowledge and ideas with others through discussion and listeningLM.DD.2.1
2. 2
  formulate questions related to content presented by othersLM.DD.2.2
2.
Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals by listening respectfully and, when appropriate, offering information and opinions in group discussionsLMWE.2
2.
Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance. Make connections between literature and personal experiencesLM.MM.2
2.
Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests.LM.EF.2
1. 1
  select books at the appropriate reading level, to be read aloud, or challenging books for browsing and enjoymentLM.EF.2.1
2. 2
  begin to recognize that different genres require different reading, listening, or viewing strategiesLM.EF.2.2
2.
Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.2
1. 1
  acknowledge the work of othersLM.SLE.2.1
2. 2
  maintain safe behavior when using the internetLM.SLE.2.2

THIRD GRADELM

3.
Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems. Ask "why" questions in order to formulate a question about a topicLM.NK.3
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American IndiansLM.DD.3
1. 1
  articulate and identify one's own place in the global community and respect others' cultural identitiesLM.DD.3.1
2. 2
  explore sources written by authors with diverse backgroundsLM.DD.3.2
3.
Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goalsLMWE.3
1. 1
  find information in print, digital, and other resources on a topic of personal interestLMWE.3.1
2. 2
  work in teams to produce original works or solve problemsLMWE.3.2
3. 3
  use technology tools for independent and collaborative publishing activitiesLMWE.3.3
3.
Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevanceLM.MM.3
1. 1
  make a list of possible sources of information that will help answer questions or an information needLM.MM.3.1
2. 2
  use text features to decide which resources are best to use and whyLM.MM.3.2
3.
Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests.LM.EF.3
1. 1
  read, listen to, and view a range of resources for a variety of purposesLM.EF.3.1
2. 2
  recognize features of various genres and use different reading strategies for understandingLM.EF.3.2
3. 3
  connect personal feelings to characters and events portrayed in a literary workLM.EF.3.3
4. 4
  set reading goalsLM.EF.3.4
5. 5
  demonstrate knowledge of authors and genresLM.EF.3.5
3.
Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.3
1. 1
  acknowledge and credit the work of othersLM.SLE.3.1
2. 2
  use information, technology and media tools responsibly and safelyLM.SLE.3.2

FOURTH GRADELM

4.
Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problemsLM.NK.4
1. 1
  ask "why" questions in order to formulate a question about a topicLM.NK.4.1
2. 2
  use an inquiry process to solve a problemLM.NK.4.2
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American IndiansLM.DD.4
1. 1
  articulate and identify one's own place in the global community and respect others' cultural identitiesLM.DD.4.1
2. 2
  explore sources written by authors with diverse backgroundsLM.DD.4.2
4.
Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goalsLMWE.4
1. 1
  find information in print, digital, and other resources on a topic of personal interestLMWE.4.1
2. 2
  work in teams to produce original works or solve problemsLMWE.4.2
3. 3
  use technology tools for independent and collaborative publishing activitiesLMWE.4.3
4.
Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevanceLM.MM.4
1. 1
  organize possible sources of information that will help answer questions or an information needLM.MM.4.1
2. 2
  use text features to decide which resources are best to use and whyLM.MM.4.2
4.
Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests.LM.EF.4
1. 1
  read, listen to, and view a range of resources for a variety of purposesLM.EF.4.1
2. 2
  recognize features of various genres and use different reading strategies for understandingLM.EF.4.2
3. 3
  connect personal feelings to characters and events portrayed in a literary workLM.EF.4.3
4. 4
  set reading goalsLM.EF.4.4
5. 5
  demonstrate knowledge of authors and genresLM.EF.4.5
4.
Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.4
1. 1
  acknowledge and credit the work of othersLM.SLE.4.1
2. 2
  use information, technology and media tools responsibly and safelyLM.SLE.4.2

FIFTH GRADELM

5.
Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problemsLM.NK.5
1. 1
  ask "why" questions in order to formulate a question about a topicLM.NK.5.1
2. 2
  use an inquiry process to solve a problemLM.NK.5.2
2
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American IndiansLM.DD.5
1. 1
  articulate and identify one's own place in the global community and respect others' cultural identitiesLM.DD.5.1
2. 2
  explore sources written by authors with diverse backgroundsLM.DD.5.2
5.
Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goalsLMWE.5
1. 1
  find information in print, digital, and other resources on a topic of personal interestLMWE.5.1
2. 2
  work in teams to produce original works or solve problemsLMWE.5.2
3. 3
  use technology tools for independent and collaborative publishing activitiesLMWE.5.3
5.
Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevanceLM.MM.5
1. 1
  organize possible sources of information that will help answer questions or an information needLM.MM.5.1
2. 2
  use text features to decide which resources are best to use and whyLM.MM.5.2
5.
Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests.LM.EF.5
1. 1
  read, listen to, and view a range of resources for a variety of purposesLM.EF.5.1
2. b
  explain features of various genres and use different reading strategies for understandingLM.EF.5.2
3. 3
  connect personal feelings to characters and events portrayed in a literary workLM.EF.5.3
4. 4
  set reading goalsLM.EF.5.4
5. 5
  demonstrate knowledge of authors and genresLM.EF.5.5
5.
Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.5
1. 1
  acknowledge and credit the work of othersLM.SLE.5.1
2. 2
  use information, technology and media tools responsibly and safelyLM.SLE.5.2
3. 3
  keep personal information private while using digital toolsLM.SLE.5.3

SIXTH - EIGHTH GRADESLM

6-8.
Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problemsLM.NK.6-8
1. 1
  write questions independently based on key ideas or areas of focusLM.NK.6-8.1
2. 2
  refine questions based on the type of information neededLM.NK.6-8.2
3. 3
  reflect at the end of an inquiry processLM.NK.6-8.3
6-8.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American IndiansLM.DD.6-8
1. 1
  evaluate resources for relevance, currency authority, and bias including those by and about tribes in MontanaLM.DD.6-8.1
2. 2
  seek more than one point of view by using diverse sourcesLM.DD.6-8.2
6-8.
Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goalsLMWE.6-8
1. 1
  offer information and opinions and encourage others to share ideas at appropriate times in group discussionsLMWE.6-8.1
2. 2
  accurately describe or summarize the ideas of othersLMWE.6-8.2
6-8.
Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevanceLM.MM.6-8
1. 1
  experiment with various types of technology tools for artistic and personal expressionLM.MM.6-8.1
2. 2
  share reading, listening, and viewing experiences in a variety of ways and formatsLM.MM.6-8.2
6-8.
Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests.LM.EF.6-8
1. 1
  independently locate and select information for personal, hobby, or vocational interestsLM.EF.6-8.1
2. 2
  read, listen to, and view a wide range of genres and formats for recreation and informationLM.EF.6-8.2
3. 3
  respond to images and feelings evoked by a literary workLM.EF.6-8.3
6-8.
Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.6-8
1. 1
  practice internet safety and appropriate online behaviorLM.SLE.6-8.1
2. 2
  use criteria to determine safe and unsafe internet sitesLM.SLE.6-8.2
3. 3
  participate safely, ethically, and legally in online activitiesLM.SLE.6-8.3
4. 4
  connect ideas and information with their owners or sourceLM.SLE.6-8.4
5. 5
  credit sources by following copyright, licensing, and fair use guidelinesLM.SLE.6-8.5

NINTH - TWELFTH GRADESLM

9-12.
Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problemsLM.NK.9-12
1. 1
  formulate and refine essential questions through reading, constructing hypotheses, research questions, and thesis statementsLM.NK.9-12.1
2. 2
  develop questions that require making connections between ideas and events and systematically test a hypothesis or validate a thesis statementLM.NK.9-12.2
3. 3
  reflect at the end of an inquiry processLM.NK.9-12.3
6-8.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American IndiansLM.DD.6-8
1. 1
  evaluate resources for relevance, currency authority, and bias including those by and about tribes in MontanaLM.DD.9-12.1
2. 2
  seek more than one point of view by using diverse sourcesLM.DD.9-12.2
3. 3
  identify the impact of personal background and bias on research projects and inquiry processesLM.DD.9-12.3
9-12.
Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goalsLMWE.9-12
1. 1
  actively seek the opinions of others and contribute positively to an environment in which all participants’ ideas are shared and valuedLMWE.9-12.1
2. 2
  seek consensus from a group, when appropriate, to achieve a stronger productLMWE.9-12.2
3. 3
  work with others to solve problems and make decisions on issues, topics, and themes being investigatedLMWE.9-12.3
9-12.
Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevanceLM.MM.9-12
1. 1
  assess the impacts of specific works on the reader or viewerLM.MM.9-12.1
2. 2
  express ideas through creative products in multiple formats using a variety of technology toolsLM.MM.9-12.2
3. 3
  select an appropriate format to effectively communicate and support a purpose, argument, point of view, or interpretationLM.MM.9-12.3
4. 4
  create original products using a variety of technology tools to express personal learningLM.MM.9-12.4
5. 5
  independently pursue answers to self-generated questionsLM.MM.9-12.5
9-12.
Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests.LM.EF.9-12
1. 1
  select a variety of types of materials based on personal interests and prior knowledgeLM.EF.9-12.1
2. 2
  read, listen to, and view a wide range of genres and formats for recreation and informationLM.EF.9-12.2
3. 3
  routinely read, view, and listen for personal enjoyment, to learn, to solve problems, and to explore different ideasLM.EF.9-12.3
4. 4
  read widely to develop a global perspective and understand different cultural contextsLM.EF.9-12.4
5. 5
  identify the rights of self and others to access information freely and pursue the right to read, view, and listenLM.EF.9-12.5
6-8.
Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.6-8
1. 1
  practice internet safety and appropriate online behaviorLM.SLE.9-12.1
2. 2
  use criteria to determine safe and unsafe internet sitesLM.SLE.9-12.2
3. 3
  participate safely, ethically, and legally in online activitiesLM.SLE.9-12.3
4. 4
  connect ideas and information with their owners or sourceLM.SLE.9-12.4
5. 5
  credit sources by following copyright, licensing, and fair use guidelines for text, visuals, and audio in generating products and presentationsLM.SLE.9-12.5

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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