- Bowman Creek Elementary
- What Are We Learning?
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The skills taught in the library are very important to your child's overall learning and development. The activities planned are in alignment with both the ASD Library Power Standards and the new Common Core Standards. Please spend time each week discussing the stories and activities your child completed during their library visit.
Power StandardGrade 1Pursue:Students read, view, and listen to different materials for a variety of purposes.I listen to and enjoy literature.
I choose “just-right” books (5 finger rule, etc.).Investigate and Think Critically:Students research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources.I can express an interest and have the librarian help me find related material.
I can distinguish fiction from non –fiction.
I am beginning to alphabetize by first letter.Practice Digital Citizenship: Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior.I show proper care for materials and equipment (books, computers, etc.).Power Standard
Grade 2
Pursue: Students read, view, and listen to different materials for a variety of purposes.
I can list reasons why I like a certain book.Investigate and Think Critically: Students research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources.
I understand how the library catalog can be used to locate materials in the library;
I use alphabetical and/or decimal organization to find materials.
I can distinguish fiction from non –fiction.
I can use the table of contents tofind sections of a book.
Innovate: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes
=I create works (with paper and/or
technology) responding to stories and/or sharing my own ideas.
Practice Digital Citizenship: Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior.
I show proper care for materials and equipment (books, computers, etc.).
Power Standard
Grade 3
Pursue:Students read, view, and listen to different materials for a variety of purposes.
· I can speak, write, or share in other ways about series or genres of books that I like.
Investigate and Think Critically:Students research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources.
· I use the online library catalog and call numbers to find materials in the library; I use alphabetical and decimal organization.
· I can use an index to find information within a source.
Innovate:Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes
· I create work responding to stories, sharing ideas, and/or presenting simple research.
Practice Digital Citizenship:Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior.
· I make safe and responsible choices for sharing information and maintaining privacy.
Power Standard
Grade 4
Pursue:Students read, view, and listen to different materials for a variety of purposes.
· I can speak, write, or share in other ways about series or genres of books that I like.
Investigate and Think Critically:Students research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources.
· I use the library catalog and other online search tools to locate information.
· I can find information from reference sources.
· I am beginning to use a research process (e.g. Big6), including citing sources to support ideas
· I am beginningto evaluate sources for relevance, authority, and bias.
Collaborate:Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others
· I canshare ideas that help others learn or contribute work to a group project.
Practice Digital Citizenship:Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior.
· I practice safe, responsible sharing of information and demonstrate respect for the work of others.
Power Standard
Grade 5
Pursue:Students read, view, and listen to different materials for a variety of purposes.
· I can speak, write, or share in other ways about series or genres of books that I like.
Investigate and Think Critically:Students research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources.
· I can compare search engines, use effective search terms and advanced search strategies to find information.
· I use an effective research process (e.g. Big6),including citing sources to support ideas.
· I can evaluate sources for relevance, authority, bias, etc.
Collaborate:Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others
· I canshare ideas that help others learn or contribute work to a group project.
Innovate:Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes
· I create projects using thinking, writing, design, and/or technology skills.
Practice Digital Citizenship:Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior.
· I practice safe, responsible sharing of information and demonstrate respect for the work of others.
The reports below indicate the learning taking place in the library. If you have any questions, always feel free to contact me.