Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades 6, 7, 8

Other South Dakota Library sets

Inquiry and Problem Solving

  • 1:.

    The student will use a process of questioning, accessing, evaluating, and applying information to share and create new knowledge.1:

    1. 1.

      Access the physical and virtual library environment.1.8.1

    2. 2.

      Manage projects/activities in an organized manner.1.8.2

    3. 3.

      Generate a scaffold of questions to investigate; modify as needed.1.8.3

    4. 4.

      Locate resources appropriate for purpose using library tools.1.8.4

    5. 5.

      Evaluate resources for accuracy, currency, reliability, usefulness, validity, scope, purpose, and intended audience.1.8.5

    6. 6.

      Use a variety of methods to record information.1.8.6

    7. 7.

      Present new learning using a variety of formats.1.8.7

    8. 8.

      Self-assess and reflect on new learning in relation to the quality and effectiveness of the product created.1.8.8

Multiple Literacies

  • 2:.

    The student will read, view, listen, speak and write to investigate, explore, create and communicate for academic and personal growth.2:

    1. 1.

      Read for pleasure daily2.8.1

    2. 2.

      Access libraries to read, view, and listen.2.8.2

    3. 3.

      Begin to read beyond personal affinity for particular genres, authors, illustrators, series.2.8.3

    4. 4.

      Recognize authors who create in differing genres and styles.2.8.4

    5. 5.

      Analyze and respond to multiple resources, reflecting the multicultural heritage of SD, the US, and the world.2.8.5

    6. 6.

      Identify the special awards for print, nonprint and multimedia works.2.8.6

    7. 7.

      Use electronic/digital tools and resources to locate and creatively share information.2.8.7

Ethical Participation

  • 3:.

    The student will use information and its tools in a responsible, safe, legal and ethical manner.3:

    1. 1.

      Create lists of resources using a standard bibliographic format.3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the concepts of intellectual property, copyright, plagiarism, and fair use.3.8.2

    3. 3.

      Follow the local school Internet and acceptable use policy.3.8.3

    4. 4.

      Respect the opinions and ideas of others.3.8.4

    5. 5.

      Work independently and in collaborative groups.3.8.5

    6. 6.

      Consider the impacts of information technology.3.8.6

    7. 7.

      Model ethical behavior, leadership and personal responsibility when using information technology.3.8.7

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2011
Where can I read the official document?
South Dakota School Library Content Standards

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