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	Present a book review Read and perform a classic drama Choose quality books with an emphasis on biographies/autobiographies Find materials independently using the Dewey Decimal numbers Use heading to navigate an article from and encyclopedia or other reference source Create a simple outline from notes Utilize intermediate and specialized subject dictionaries, atlases, almanacs and topical encyclopedias Make a topical outline from notes Construct a bibliography using title, author, page(s), publisher/web page authority, and copyright Use maps, globes, and atlases Recognize audience and purpose Identify an informational need and begin to formulate questions to determine appropriate problem solving strategies Integrate information and ideas from multiple resources Use visual and textual cues to solve information problems Use sequencing and other organizational strategies to restate information Determine accuracy, relevancy, and comprehensiveness of information Use the online catalog (OPEC)	Six Traits Graphic Organizers Fiction Books Nonfiction Books	Teacher observation Student participation Oral discussion Student projects Teacher assessments Rubrics
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	Organize relevant information View and listen to a wide variety of literature Participate in activities that encourage the appreciation of literature Evaluate and respond to literature using a personal perspective Examine the qualities of award winning books including Newbery and Coretta Scott King awards Compare and contrast information from a variety of formats Recognize basic literary elements Identify literature by genre and develop personal genre preferences Find information from other organizations related to classroom assignments Ask questions and set a purpose for reading Select appropriate materials Develop an awareness of basic information problem solving steps	Six Traits Graphic Organizers Fiction Books Nonfiction Books	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 and information in a variety of cultures and disciplines Develop and awareness of intellectual freedom and freedom of expressions while accepting personal responsibility to maintain community standards Avoid plagiarism and model appropriate use of basic copyright laws Cite sources appropriately Recommend titles to other students based on their experiences Participate and respond in group discussions by communicating specific facts, opinions, and points of view Demonstrate proper care and handling of library resources Show respect for others	DWP Six Traits Fiction Books Nonfiction Books Summarizing Note Taking	Teacher observation Student participation Oral discussions