3rd+Grade

3rd Grade

=** ODE SCHOOL LIBRARY GUIDELINES **=
 * ~GRADE 3~ **


 * __ INFORMATION LITERACY __**** —Effective school library media programs provide information literacy skills instruction. **

_ 1. Visit the library media center for academic or personal information needs. _ 2. Ask the library media specialist or library staff member for assistance, as needed. _ 3. Explore all areas of the library media center (e.g., biography section, reference section, multimedia production center). _ 4. Describe various formats of library media center materials (e.g., print, nonprint, audio, video). _ 5. Use correct procedures to check library books and materials out and in. _ 6. Return books and materials on time. _ 7. Use proper care of books and library media center materials appropriately. _ 8. Understand that when students visit the public library, the public librarian will assist them with information needs.
 * // 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. Understand that easy books and fiction books are organized on a shelf alphabetically by the author’s last name. _ 2. Understand that information books are arranged on the shelf according to their subject using the Dewey Decimal System. _ 3. Know the difference between easy books, chapter books, fiction books and nonfiction books. _ 4. 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 read by library media centerstaff. _ 2. Discuss characters, plot, setting and themes in reading material. _ 3. Participate in choral speaking, creative dramatics and other literary enrichment activities. _ 4. Understand that books may be written in a series. _ 5. Read for pleasure and information. _ 6. 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. //

**Author Study**



_ 1. Distinguish between the concepts of information (organized data and facts) and data (raw facts and figures) and identify examples of each. _ 2. Recognize that information gathering is based on a need (e.g., gather information to learn more about a topic or gather information to answer questions). _ 3. Identify primary source information—first-hand information about a person, place or event, and secondary source information second-hand information by another person about a person, place, thing or event (e.g., primary sources such as diaries, letters, objects and photographs; and secondary sources such as textbooks, biographies).
 * // 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. //

_ 1. Brainstorm available resources and/or possible keywords to use as search terms. _ 2. Develop a plan for gathering information. _ 3. Locate materials in library. _ 4. Summarize and draw conclusions about information gathered. _ 5. Take simple notes and organize information into a logical sequence. _ 6. Make a list of resources used. _ 7. Communicate findings orally, visually or in writing and draw conclusions about findings. _ 8. Evaluate the research project.
 * // Benchmark E: //**// Apply a research process to decide what information is needed, find sources, use information and check sources. //


 * __ TECHNOLOGY LITERACY __**** —Effective school library media programs provide technology literacy skills instruction in the use of library-based technologies. **

_ 1. Use the author, title and subject search features of the OPAC to locate school library materials. _ 2. Understand that each item in the OPAC has a bibliographic record which contains information about that item (e.g., age, summary, location, availability). _ 3. Understand that call numbers and call letters identified on the bibliographic record in the OPAC indicate the physical location of the material.
 * // Benchmark A: //**// Use the online public access catalog to locate school library materials for classroom assignments and personal interests. //

_ 1. Label Internet browser elements and explain their function (e.g., toolbar and buttons, favorites/bookmarks, history). _ 2. Type a simple search term in a teacher- or librarian-selected search engine to find general information (e.g., weather). _ 3. Review the home page of a teacher- or librarian-selected Web site. _ 4. Read the list of results retrieved from a simple search performed in a search engine and select one of the search results to review the information retrieved. _ 5. Access the school Web page and the school library Web site.
 * // Benchmark B: //**// Use the Internet to find, use and evaluate information. //

_ 1. Use school library technology-based resources to learn about classroom assignments and discover areas of interest. _ 2. Demonstrate appropriate library network login and logoff procedure. _ 3. Use appropriate access code (username, password) to gain access to online resource (e.g., district network resources, subscription—fee-based databases, and resources that can be accessed remotely—outside the school and/or from home). _ 4. Use age-appropriate Internet resources and fee-based (subscription resources) delivered by the Internet.
 * // 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. Know the formats and characteristics of familiar media and discuss how formats are used to gain attention of the audience (e.g., host/hostess, contestant, consumer, audience). _ 2. List and label the various ways in which people are presented and represented through costume and setting in a variety of media communications delivered and received. _ 3. Recognize what type of information is delivered through a specific media message and chosen format (e.g., informational, recreational, personal greeting).
 * // Benchmark A: //**// Explain the intended effect of media communications and messages when delivered and received by various audiences and for various purposes. //

_ 1. List and describe the various visual elements and techniques used to design and construct a central idea in print and nonprint media documents and presentations (e.g., color, graphic symbol, sound and motion, camera angles, light and shadow). _ 2. Identify the roles of various people who help create a print or nonprint media communications, messages and mediums (e.g., writer, artist, editor).
 * // Benchmark B: //**// Examine a variety of elements and components used to create and construct media communications for various audiences and for various purposes. //