Grades 6-8 Library Curriculum

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Bold-faced standards are the MDIRSS essential standards and the standards in regular font are supporting standards. Click on the green bold-faced MDIRSS essential standards to see the unpacked version, list of resources, and corresponding performance rubric for that standard.

STANDARD A: A student should understand how information and resources are organized.

Benchmark 1: Recognize that libraries use classification systems to organize, store and provide access to information and resources.

Performance Indicators

1) Accesses all areas of the library

2) Recognizes the use of specialty reference sets and non-fiction for information

3) Demonstrates successful electronic search strategies

4) Recognizes that the Dewey system is the same in all libraries

Benchmark 2: Understands how library classification and subject heading systems work.

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Uses more advanced electronic searches

3) Employs more refined and specific Dewey searches

4) Understands subject heading systems in automated catalogs

Benchmark 3: Understand how information in print, non-print and electronic formats is organized and accessed

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Demonstrates use of web browsers, search engines and databases

3) Demonstrates usage of Dewey Decimal System to more refined applications

Benchmark 4: Search for information and resources by author, title, subject or key word, as appropriate

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Uses an automated catalog and other electronic resources independently

3) Demonstrates use of subject headings in automated catalog

4) Demonstrates use of appropriate search strategies for electronic resources

Benchmark 5: Identify and use search strategies and terms that will produce successful results

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Uses appropriate subject, keyword, and series searches to find specific materials

3) Explains use of search strategies

STANDARD B: A student should understand and use research processes necessary to locate, evaluate and communicate information and ideas.

Benchmark 1: State a problem, question or information need.

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Narrows or broadens the topic as necessary

3) Determines relevant keywords of topic

Benchmark 2: Consider the variety of available resources and determine which are most likely to be useful.

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Explains preference for certain selections

3) Reviews and expands different genres of literature

4) Examines poetry and folktales as genre from other cultures

5) Identifies and seeks different literary forms

6) Recognizes that literature reflects, examines and influences the human experience

Benchmark 3: Access information

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Chooses material which is age and grade appropriate

3) Seeks material of personal interests

4) Uses books and materials which they enjoy

5) Uses various strategies to locate appropriate materials

6) Recognizes genres and selects those of interest

7) Engages in ILL strategies to access sources of interest

Benchmark 4: Evaluate the validity, relevancy, currency and accuracy of information.

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Compares and contrasts, with guidance, multiple sources to verify accuracy of information

3) Recognizes whether or not a website is relevant to their topic – use of definitive words

4) Develops rubric to rate information gathered

Benchmark 5: Organize and use information to create a product

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Organizes and uses information gathered to create a product (report, poster, electronic presentation, diorama, display, timeline, etc.)

3) Cites all used information sources in a bibliographic format

Benchmark 6: Evaluate the effectiveness of the product to communicate the intended message

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Develops more advanced evaluation tools for product

3) Breaks down evaluation of student product into more succinct pieces

STANDARD C: A student should recognize that being an independent reader, listener, and viewer of material in print, non-print, and electronic formats will contribute to personal enjoyment and lifelong learning.

Benchmark 1: Read for pleasure and information

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Chooses their own books for certain recreational reading programs

3) Uses a variety of resources to meet personal needs and interest

4) Enhances appreciation for authors

5) Compares and contrasts authors

6) Understands that information can come from many different sources

7) Cultivates personal reading tastes

8) Explores a variety of genres

Benchmark 2: Read, listen, and view a wide variety of literature and other creative expressions

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Explains preference for certain selections

3) Reviews and expands different genres of literature

4) Examines poetry and folktales as genre from other cultures

5) Identifies and seeks different literary forms

6) Recognizes that literature reflects, examines and influences the human experience

Benchmark 3: Recognize and select materials appropriate to personal abilities and interests

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Chooses material which is age and grade appropriate

3) Seeks material of personal interests

4) Uses books and materials which they enjoy

5) Uses various strategies to locate appropriate materials

6) Recognizes genres and selects those of interest

7) Engages in ILL strategies to access sources of interest

STANDARD D: A student should be aware of the freedom to seek information and possess the confidence to pursue information needs beyond immediately available sources.

Benchmark 1: Know how to access information through local, national and international sources in printed and electronic formats

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Recognizes and utilizes interlibrary loan processes from various kinds of libraries

3) Accesses the municipal library and university catalogs online

4) Selects multiple print and non-print sources using various search strategies

Benchmark 2: Recognize the importance of access to information and ideas in a democratic society

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Locates information about forms of democracy

3) Shows an understanding of censorship, freedom of speech and intellectual freedom issues

Benchmark 3: Access information on local, state, national and world cultures and issues

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Expands knowledge of official resources of local, state, national and international departments and agencies

Benchmark 4: Evaluate information representing diverse views in order to make informed decisions

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Seeks sources for diverse perspectives

3) Recognizes points of view or bias

4) Evaluates sources to determine relevancy to information need

5) Recognizes stereotypes in various media

6) Uses primary and secondary sources effectively

3) Justifies the use of a particular media and how it relates to their information need

Benchmark 5: Assimilate and understand how newly acquired information relates to oneself and others

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Identifies other points of view from information and can restate them

3) Evaluates quality and quantity of information to determine usefulness

STANDARD E: A student should understand ethical, legal and social behavior with respect to information resources

Benchmark 1: Use library materials and information resources responsibly

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate indicator

2) Expands knowledge of concepts of intellectual property rights, plagiarism and copyright

Benchmark 2: Understand and respect the principles of intellectual freedom

Performance Indicators

1) Review Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Participates in discussion about First Amendment responsibilities and intellectual freedom

3) Relates the principles of intellectual freedom to their personal lives

Benchmark 3: Understand and respect intellectual property rights and copyright laws

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate

2) Takes notes by paraphrasing or summarizing

3) Practices proper citation format including endnotes, footnotes and internal citations

4) Recognizes the importance of correct citation

5) Realizes there are copyright laws for various print and nonprint materials

Benchmark 4: Develop and use citations and bibliographies

Performance Indicators

1) Reviews and expands Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate