4th+Grade

4th Grade

=** ODE SCHOOL LIBRARY GUIDELINES **=
 * ~GRADE 4~ **
 * __ INFORMATION LITERACY __**** —Effective school library media programs provide information literacy skills instruction. **

_____ 1. Understand that the library media center is always open through the library Web site. _____ 2. Describe information needs to the library media specialist or library staff member and ask for assistance, as needed. _____ 3. Identify materials and equipment housed in various sections of the library media center and describe their purpose. _____ 4. Access library media center materials based on format (e.g., print, nonprint, audio, video). _____ 5. Use a variety of library material formats to answer questions. _____ 6. Follow proper procedure for checking library books and materials out and in, and return materials on time. _____ 7. Demonstrate proper care of books and library media materials. _____ 8. Understand the differences between the school library media center and the public library.
 * // Benchmark A: //**// Access the library media center facility, staff and resources whenever an academic of personal information need arises, and demonstrate appropriate use of library materials. //

_____ 1. Locate easy and fiction books on the shelf using call numbers. _____ 2. Locate information using call letters. _____ 3. Understand that biography books are arranged on the shelf alphabetically by the last name of the person they are about. _____ 4. Understand that reference books are nonfiction books that may be used to find answers (e.g., dictionary, encyclopedia, almanac). _____ 5. Locate resources using a title, subject and/or author search in the library catalog.
 * // Benchmark B: //**// Understand that school library books and materials are organized in a system, and use the system to locate items. //

_____ 1. Listen to stories, books and other informational items read by library media center staff. _____ 2. Identify simple fictional genres (e.g., fantasy, mystery, romance, historical fiction, science fiction). _____ 3. Read for pleasure and information and identify characters, plot, setting and themes in reading material. _____ 4. Read award-winning books and understand that the award is given for the writing of the book (e.g., Newbery, King, Wilder).
 * // Benchmark C: //**// Explore and use various forms of literature for schoolwork and personal enjoyment. //

_____ 1. Collect information (organized data and facts) and data (raw facts and figures) and identify answers to questions (e.g., locate data in a newspaper article, identify information on a sign). _____ 2. Discuss and define the difference between fact and opinion (e.g., fact: the cafeteria served pizza today; opinion: the pizza was good). _____ 3. Identify ways information can be presented (e.g., text, visual information on a map, information displayed in pictures or as graphics). _____ 4. Use primary source material to describe a person, place, thing or event (e.g., oral history, diary entries, photos, news articles, video files). _____ 5. Use the following reference sources to find information: a. Dictionary (e.g., keywords, entry, parts of speech, definition); b. Encyclopedia (e.g., keywords, entry, charts and graphs); c. Maps (e.g., locate cities, states, countries). _____ 1. Identify a topic and questions for research. _____ 2. Brainstorm possible keywords or resources. _____ 3. Develop a search strategy that uses appropriate and available resources. _____ 4. Explore a variety of resources such as school, public or community resources. _____ 5. Summarize and draw conclusions about information gathered. _____ 6. Take simple notes and organize information into a logical sequence. _____ 7. Make a list of resources used. _____ 8. Communicate findings orally, visually or in writing and draw conclusions about findings. _____ 9. Evaluate the research project.
 * // Benchmark D: //**// Describe types of information including facts, opinions, primary/secondary sources; and formats of information including number, text, sound, visual, multimedia; and use information for a purpose. //
 * // Benchmark E: //**// Apply a research process to decide what information is needed, find sources, use information and check sources. //

_____ 1. Search the OPAC by author, title, subject and keyword. _____ 2. Read the OPAC bibliographic record and identify components (e.g., age, summary, location, availability). _____ 3. Identify the call numbers/letters of an item by reading the bibliographic record, then locate the physical item in the library. _____ 4. Determine the status/availability of the item by viewing the bibliographic record in the OPAC (e.g., see if the item is checked out).
 * __ TECHNOLOGY LITERACY __**** —Effective school library media programs provide technology literacy skills instruction in the use of library-based technologies. **
 * // Benchmark A: //**// Use the online public access catalog to locate school library materials for classroom assignments and personal interests. //

_____ 1. Choose a search engine or directory specifically designed for students to locate information on the Internet. _____ 2. Type a simple search term in the search engine or directory to find facts and answer questions. _____ 3. Read the list of results from the search engine or directory to locate potential Web sites relevant to the search topic. _____ 4. Choose a Web site and examine the information for facts by identifying information on the Web site: a. Author; b. Title; c. Date produced; d. Special features (images, puzzles, activities); e. Available products, services or resources. _____ 1. Use library computers and software (e.g., use menus to select and open programs, control volume, follow printing directions). _____ 2. Understand that technology-based resources may be delivered in a variety of ways (e.g., stand-alone software, network software, Internet resources). _____ 3. Demonstrate use of online fee-based (subscription or pay-per-use) electronic resources (e.g., state and/or district provided resources such as magazine databases, encyclopedia, dictionaries).
 * // Benchmark B: //**// Use the Internet to find, use and evaluate information. //
 * // Benchmark C: //**// Understand how to access technology-based school library materials, including library networks and electronic resources, for research. //


 * __ MEDIA LITERACY __**** —Effective school library media programs support the learning of media literacy skills in collaboration with classroom teachers, technology integration specialists and technology coordinators. **

_____ 1. Interpret how an author’s and/or artist’s intent and choice of visual and text components in media communications and formats appeal to feelings and senses, suggest mood and meaning and influence audience understanding. _____ 2. Differentiate between fact and opinion and relevant and irrelevant information found in media communications. _____ 3. List reasons for the communication and delivery of information by individuals, groups, businesses and organizations.
 * // Benchmark A: //**// Explain the intended effect of media communications and messages when delivered and received by various audiences and for various purposes. //

_____ 1. Apply and demonstrate how various text elements and organizational structures are used to construct and support a central idea of print and nonprint media documents and presentations (e.g., boldface and italic text fonts, text size, cause and effect, chronological sequence). _____ 2. Explore the roles of various people and careers involved in the construction of media communications, messages and mediums (e.g., director, producer, actor, writer, illustrator, photographer).
 * // Benchmark B: //**// Examine a variety of elements and components used to create and construct media communications for various audiences and for various purposes. //