Standards/Goals	Instructional Tools	Assessment Tools
Information Literacy A student who is information literate: - accesses information efficiently and effectively - evaluates information  critically and competently - uses information accurately and creatively	Ask librarian for assistance related to informational needs Identify main character and setting in stories Identifies title, barcode, spine label, title page, and illustrations Understand library organization: fiction (alphabetical order), nonfiction (number order) and circulation desk and signage Know that nonfiction books are organized by topic Recognize and choose picture and easy reading books Identify fiction and nonfiction Recognize facts from nonfiction materials Use visual and textual cues to solve information problems Use sequencing and other organizational strategies to retell stories Connect new ideas with prior knowledge Recognize a variety of folk and fairy tale genres from different ethnic and cultural heritages Make predictions	Six Traits Graphic Organizers Fiction Books Nonfiction Books	Teacher observation Student participation Oral discussion Teacher assessments
Independent Learning A student who is an independent learner is information literate and: - pursues Information related  to personal interests - appreciates literature and other creative expressions  of information - strives for excellence in  information seeking and knowledge generation	Self-select books for enjoyment, personal interest, and enrichment Sequence basic relevant information Share information with others View and listen to a wide variety of literature Participate in activities that encourage the appreciation of literature Evaluate and responds to literature using a personal perspective Develop an awareness of picture books, nursery thymes, fairy tales, poetry and literary elements and award winning books Ask questions and set a purpose for reading Select appropriate materials	Six Traits Fiction Books Nonfiction Books Five Finger Rule	Teacher observation Student participation Oral Discussions
Social Responsibility A student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and: - recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society - practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology - participates effectively in groups  to pursue and generate information	View and listen to literature from a variety of cultures and disciplines Use proper care and handling of books Show responsibility to others by returning materials on time, keeping materials in order and using correct checkout procedures Participate in keeping materials in order Participate and respond in group discussions by communicating specific facts, opinions, and point of view Wait for his/her turn	DWP Six Traits Fiction Books Nonfiction Books Summarizing	Teacher observation Student participation Oral Discussions