1. Providing access to, ideas, resources The learner will demonstrate skills to access, ideas, resources (for various purposes/to meet specific needs) 1. Responsible use of Media Center Locate media center identify media staff Follow media center rules Follow checkout return procedures previous skills 2. access diverse media technology Locate the Know that every book has a special place on the shelf how to select a book using shelf markers Participate in school-wide reading incentive program (optional) identify the Fiction Nonfiction s using order Know the order of books in the Experience the electronic catalog ie. subject search. Fiction Locate specific high interest areas of the Nonfiction Use electronic catalog to search by: author, title, subject, or keyword Nonfiction identify Reference organization of the Dewey Decimal System Access print encyclopedias Learn Internet basics Use electronic catalog to do specialized power searches create a book bag. Access print reference provided by the resources within the community that provide (i.e. public library, universities, other organizations, etc.) Boolean operators (advanced search) contrast the retrieval methods content of electronic vs. print resources how can be stored retrieved within a network environment
2. Developing reading strategies to build skills stimulate interest in reading, viewing listening. The learner will demonstrate comprehension of, appreciation for literature in a variety of formats. 1. Literature Appreciation Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, booktalking, silent reading experiences Select books to reading level interest develop book selection skills enhance previous skills enhance enhance 2. Authors Illustrators roles of authors illustrators Experience books by diverse authors Recognize s between roles of authors illustrators Recognize series books by various authors Appreciate various styles of illustration how they enhance the text contrast the same story presented by different authors Know how an author's personal experiences influence their work Recognize how an author's work may be affected by the author's cultural background 3. Genres Develop awareness of different genres contrast folktales of various cultures the Independently characteristics of identify various genres select books in different genres 4. Awards Caldecott Award books Caldecott Medal its meaning Newbery medal its meaning Compare medal book wards 5. Story Structure Retell a story Recognize characters discuss traits. the main problem, events, solution. Describe main idea, sequencing, setting plot in the content of a story Underst the impact of the plot theme, setting characters on story development 6. Cultural Influences Experience inclusive multicultural media Develop an awareness of inclusive multicultural media. Understing the impact of culture on literature. locate sources for various cultural backgrounds. Recognize how media influences behavior through stereotypes, violence, advertising, etc. Learn about culture heritage through literature 7. Personal Reading, Viewing Listening Choices Compare the print nonprint format of a story Appreciate how voice inflection visual effects add to the understing Describe explain personal reading viewing choices. Analyze personal viewing habits in television, computers video
3. Promoting collaboration to integrate literacy literacy skills into the curriculum The learner demonstrate responsible use of. 1. Responsible use of Media Center 2. Parts of a book parts of a book: title, author, illustrator, spine. identify parts of a book: title, author, illustrator, spine, title page, dedication call number on a book spine Use table of contents, index, glossary to find specific in a book Use guidewords indexes to locate factual from print resource (i.e. dictionaries, encyclopedias, telephone directories, almanacs, etc.) Apply skills contrast the learned about table of contents indexes index, tables of between fiction contents in nonfiction. conjunction with a reference unit or research projects. 3. Copyright Ethics identify the copyright symbol date of a book concepts of copyright,plagiaris m, ethical use as they relate to print nonprint Define copyright explain how data privacy laws apply to personal use of technology relationships between intellectual freedom, responsibility censorship; challenging banning. 4. Using Print Non-Print Materials Differentiate between reality makebelieve between fiction, everybody fiction nonfiction. alternate terms: chapter book, story, series, novel. contrast fiction nonfiction books Use print nonprint encyclopedias to Use maps, charts, graphs, timelines, etc. other visual aids to find between fact opinion from an source (video, newspaper, TV news, Internet, magazines, etc,) between a news article, a feature, an editorial, a political cartoon in a newspaper or magazine Analyze evaluate the accuracy relevancy of print nonprint interpret from various print resources.
5. Electronic Information View a bookmarked Internet site. Use a preselected Internet site to View Curricu- Links Searchasaurus, in Online Resources. Use Online Resources to Use search strategies to find factual (i.e. search engines, keywords) 6 Technology Evaluation Presentation View an author's web site identity appealing design features. Underst network environment organization of the World Wide Web Underst issues of Internet safety. Evaluate authority, currency, accuracy of web pages. 4. Enhancing learning through the inquiry process. The learner will conduct research present findings 1. Super 3 / Big 6... Pre-select resources for a simple research (Plan - whole group) Complete a research plan in a small group setting. research process (time, Complete an plan sheet for a research research process (time, Complete an plan sheet for a research research process (time, 2. Topic Selection Thesis Statement the topic of a nonfiction book. an topic for a simple research project Narrow/broade n an inquiry topic an inquiry topic an inquiry topic for an intended audience 3. Questions PLAN Formulate topic (i.e. KWL=what you know, what you want to know, what you want to learn) Formulate topic Ask questions within a group setting, to clarify meaning. Independently formulate the research question 4. Note-taking DO Answer questions in own words about topic Verbalize notes in answer questions classify. Write notes in answer questions sort into categories. Independently identify record relevant in answer questions
5. Bibliography DO Write one simple bibliographic entry for print nonprint copyright) Write more than one simple bibliographic entry for print copyright, publisher, order or citations) Cite all sources using simple bibliographic entry for print copyright, publisher, order or citations) 6. Evaluation REVIEW if questions asked were answered. Critique questions answers. Critique research process requirements. Critique Critique research process research process completion completion of requirements. of requirements.