Media Center Standards

Kindergarten I Can Statements

I Can:

• Choose a book that interests me. 
• Enjoy a book by listening to the reader or looking at the pictures. 
• Use both words and pictures to understand a book.
• Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy).
• Tell you that the author writes the words in a book.
• Tell you that an illustrator draws the pictures in a book.
• Point to the cover, spine and title on a book.
• Follow library rules.
• Carefully use library materials: Turn the pages of a book carefully, Use a bookmark to hold my place, Keep books safe at home, Return books to the library on time
• Tell you the setting, characters, problem and solution in a fiction story.
• Tell you facts from a nonfiction story.
• Sit and listen to a story.
• Answer questions about a story.

1st Grade I Can Statements

I Can:

• Select a “just right/good fit” book with help.
• Choose a book that interests me.
• Enjoy all kinds of books by listening to a reader or by reading them by myself.
• Use both words and pictures to understand a book.
• Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.
• Ask a question about finding a book.
• Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy).
• Understand that the library has different places for different types of books and materials.  
• Find books in the Everybody section.
• Find and name parts of a book.
• Follow library rules.
• Carefully use library materials: Turn the pages of a book carefully, Use a bookmark to hold my place, Keep books safe at home, Return books to the library on time
• Work together with others.
• Tell you the setting, characters, problem and solution in a fiction story.
• Tell you facts from a nonfiction story.
• Sit and listen to a story.
• Answer questions about a story.

2nd Grade I Can Statements

I Can:

• Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.
• Choose a book that interests me.
• Choose a book that will help me answer my questions, with the teacher’s help.
• Enjoy all kinds of books by listening to a reader or by reading them by myself.
• Find the plot, characters, setting, and main ideas in a book.
• Use story clues and my own background knowledge to take part in a book discussion.
• Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.
• Ask a question about finding a book.
• Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy). 
• Find different sections in the media center (Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction).
• Locate books by authors in the Everybody and Fiction section.
• Locate and name the parts of a book.
• Understand that knowing the title, author and keyword will help me find a book in the library.
• Explain that the purpose of the online catalog is to help locate books in the library.
• Use different parts of a book to find information.
• Begin exploring different kinds of information books with help from the teacher.
• Begin exploring research using GALILEO with teacher assistance.
• Respect media center materials and rules.
• Work cooperatively in a group. 

3rd Grade I Can Statements

I can:

• Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.
• Choose a book that interests me.
• Choose a book that will help me answer my questions.
• Find the plot, characters, setting, main idea, and author’s purpose in a book.
• Use story clues and my own background knowledge to take part in a book discussion.
• Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.
• Ask a question about finding a book.
• Tell the difference between Nonfiction and Fiction.
• Understand that each book should be in only its spot on the shelf.
• Find different sections in a library
  (Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography)
• Locate books in the Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Biography sections, asking for help when needed.
• Use a thesaurus, dictionary, encyclopedia, or atlas (print or online) to answer questions, asking for help when needed.
• Locate and name parts of a book.
• Understand that knowing the title, author or keyword will help me find a book in the library.
• Understand that the purpose of the online catalog is to help locate books in the library.
• Use different parts of a book to find information.
• Know which kind of book to use for the information that I need, asking for help when needed.
• Take notes from a reference or nonfiction book.
• Begin conducting research using GALILEO with teacher assistance.
• Respect media center materials and rules.
• Understand that authors and illustrators own their work.
• Use books and computer resources to create projects to show what I’ve learned.
• Work cooperatively in a group.

4th Grade & 5th Grade I Can Statements

I Can:

• Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.    
• Choose a book that interests me from different genres.
• Choose a book that will help me answer my questions.
• Describe the plot, characters, setting, main ideas, and author’s purpose in a book.
• Use story clues and my own background knowledge to participate in a book discussion.
• Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.
• Use books, magazines, the Internet, and other technology for information and things that interest me.
• Ask questions about finding resources, using information I already know, and asking for help when needed.
• Explain how Fiction and Nonfiction books are organized in the library.
• Locate books in Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography sections.
• Use a dictionary, encyclopedia, or atlas to answer questions, asking for help when needed.
• Use different parts of a book to find information.
• Use keywords to help me find information, asking for help when needed.
• Use the title, author or keyword within the online catalog to help locate books in the library.
• Use computer resources to find information.
• Skim and scan different parts of a book to find information.
• Know which kind of book to use for the information that I need, asking for help when needed.
• Understand the importance of accurate information, with adult help.
• Take notes and summarize from a reference or nonfiction source or computer resource.
• Conduct a research project
• Respect library materials and rules.
• Understand that authors and illustrators own their work.
• Use books and computer resources to create projects to show what I’ve learned.
• Create a basic bibliography.
• Work cooperatively in a group.