Library Class Information
Library Media Curriculum Topics
The following table lists main library media curriculum topics for each elementary grade.
| Kindergarten |
5 A's inquiry process; contribute to class discussion; evaluate information; prior knowledge; asking questions; recognize various types of resources; use organizational tools; navigate sources; main idea; fiction/nonfiction; record information; share and apply knowledge; bibliography; digital citizenship; parts of a book; library location and procedures; book care and parts of a book; author/illustrator; listening skills; literary awards |
| 1st Grade |
5 A's inquiry process; contribute to class discussion; evaluate information; prior knowledge; asking questions; recognize various types of resources; use organizational tools; select materials; navigate sources; main idea; fiction/nonfiction; record information; share and apply knowledge; bibliography; digital citizenship; parts of a book and book care; library procedures; listening skills; literary awards |
| 2nd grade |
5 A's inquiry process; contribute to class discussion; evaluate information; prior knowledge; asking questions; key words; recognize various types of resources; use organizational tools; select and locate materials; navigate sources; main idea; fiction/nonfiction; record information; share and apply knowledge; bibliography; digital citizenship; library procedures; literary awards |
| 3rd Grade | 5 A's inquiry process; contribute to class discussion; evaluate information; prior knowledge; key words; recognize various types of resources; select and locate materials; navigate sources; main idea; record information; share and apply knowledge; plagiarism; bibliography; digital citizenship; library procedures; literary awards |
| 4th Grade | 5 A's inquiry process; contribute to class discussion; evaluate information; prior knowledge; key words; recognize various types of resources; primary/secondary sources; select and locate materials; navigate sources; main idea; record information; share and apply knowledge; plagiarism; bibliography; digital citizenship; library procedures; literary awards |
| 5th Grade | 5 A's inquiry process; contribute to class discussion; evaluate information; prior knowledge; key words; recognize various types of resources; primary/secondary sources; select and locate materials; navigate sources; main idea; record information; share and apply knowledge; plagiarism; bibliography; digital citizenship; library procedures; literary awards |
Library Classroom Behavior Expectations
Our library is foremost a classroom and learning environment. There are high expectations for student behavior to correlate with individual learning and to correspond with the positive learning of all class members. In our library we:
1) Take care of library materials
We always use a bookmark to save a place in a library book, our hands are clean before library books are touched and read; Food and drinks are kept away from library books; Library books are kept safe from damage by weather, smaller children or pets; Library books are returned on time so other can read them;Library equipment is treated with care; Shelf markers are used to look for books
2) Enhance our own learning
We are respectful and attentive during lessons and follow procedures and directions given by the teacher. We keep ourselves safe by being responsible and in control.
3) Foster the learning of others
We are respectful and attentive during lessons and follow procedures and directions given by the teacher. We keep others safe by being responsible and in control.
Library Computer Usage
We use the document camera and SmartBoard for library lessons. Students regularly use patron computers to locate library materials and to do research. Students are expected to follow the same acceptable computer usage guidelines of the school and their homeroom classes when in the library.