K-8+Benchmarks


 * __Kindergarten __**
 * Standard 1: Define an Information Task **
 * Understand the difference between a comment and a question
 * Begin to explore a topic using a variety of pre-selected resources (print and non-print)


 * Standard 2: Develop Information Seeking Strategies **
 * Exhibit proper respect for, and care of, library materials, facilities and equipment
 * Begin to understand the organization of the library space and identify library staff
 * Understand and follow library rules and procedures
 * Begin to identify the parts of a book (cover, title, spine, spine label, barcode)
 * Begin to understand that books have different purposes (e.g., nonfiction/fiction, reading level, target audience, relevance to topic)
 * Begin to understand the difference between fiction and nonfiction


 * Standard 3: Locate and Access Information **
 * Independently approach the library teacher for assistance
 * Understand that the spine label provides the book's location in the library


 * Standard 4: Use Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Begin to sort, classify and sequence pieces of information


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Standard 5: Synthesize Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Create and share developmentally appropriate text and images with others


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Standard 6: Participate in Collaborative Activities **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Share new information with others (e.g., pair-share, creating a product to show what you have learned)


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 7: Evaluate the Process and Product **


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 8: Appreciate Literature **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Listen to literature for pleasure and information
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use illustrations to acquire a greater understanding of the story (e.g., picture walks)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to learn how to make good choices when selecting books to bring home
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the difference between an author and an illustrator and begin to identify the traits of some specific authors and illustrators
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate comprehension of a story through verbal discussions, written responses or artwork
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">When listening to a story, make predictions and connections

__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grade 1 **__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 1: Define an Information Task **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Gather background information by reading, viewing or listening to a variety of pre-selected and self-selected resources


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 2: Develop Information Seeking Strategies **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the layout and organization of the library
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify the parts of a book (cover, title, spine, spine label, barcode)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand that there are many ways to find information (e.g., teachers, parents, videos, TV, field trips, life experiences, friends, books) and that not all information is accurate


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 3: Locate and Access Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand that spine label provides information about the book's location and content


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 4: Use Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Explain the difference between fiction and nonfiction and locate these sections in the library
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to indicate the source of information
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Sort, classify and sequence pieces of information (e.g., place an event along a timeline, sort families of animals, etc.)


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 5: Synthesize Information **


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 6: Participate in Collaborative Activities **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Collaborate with other students to create and evaluate simple information products (e.g., develop roles for students in small group projects)


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 7: Evaluate the Process and Product **


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 8: Appreciate Literature **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate comprehension of a story heard, read, or viewed through verbal discussion and/or written responses and artwork
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Know how to choose "just right books"
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Share books by favorite authors and illustrators
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to recognize basic story elements: character, setting and conflict

__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grade 2 **__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 1: Define an Information Task **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Gather background information by reading, viewing or listening to a variety of pre-selected and self-selected resources
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identifying existing knowledge, and with assistance, areas where more information is needed. Example: complete a topic chart "What I know, What I think I know, What I need to find out"
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, list the steps needed to complete the project
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Brainstorm questions that can be answered using library materials to solve an information problem


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 2: Develop Information Seeking Strategies **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Explain the difference between fiction and nonfiction
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Map a topic to show sub-topics
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, use a research strategy (e.g., Plan, Do, Review)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to identify key words to find information on a topic


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 3: Locate and Access Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, select sources that can be independently read and understood
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, begin to find information from maps and charts
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand how to navigate a nonfiction book using table of contents and index
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to understand how to navigate an online source (e.g., use a sidebar, hyperlinks, browser buttons)


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 4: Use Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, write about what you have read.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Acknowledge the source of information by using teacher provided source sheets


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 5: Synthesize Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, present the final product using an appropriate format


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 6: Participate in Collaborative Activities **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">When conducting research as part of a small group, demonstrate appropriate conduct (e.g., take turns speaking, respect opinions, use indoor voice)


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 7: Evaluate the Process and Product **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Evaluate the research process and product (e.g., What did you like? What was difficult? How could it be better next time? What have I learned?) using a group discussion, summary (e.g., 3-2-1 sheet) or reflection piece
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Summarize new knowledge gained through peer presentations


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 8: Appreciate Literature **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify books that have won awards (e.g., Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Know how to choose a "just right book"

__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grade 3 **__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 1: Define an Information Task **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify existing knowledge, as well as additional information necessary to solve a problem
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, list the criteria for a research assignment
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the goal of the project
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, describe the requirements for the final product


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 2: Develop Information Seeking Strategies **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Find information in a reference book (e.g., encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus) using guide words, alphabetical order, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Explain that different types of information sources have different purposes (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, periodicals, websites, online databases, almanacs, thesauruses etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, use the online catalog to find materials in the school library
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the organization of the library media center (e.g., fiction, nonfiction, reference, nonprint information sections)


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 3: Locate and Access Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Introduce Dewey decimal system
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand that there is a relationship between the spine label on a book and the call number listed in the electronic library catalog
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use the electronic library catalog to determine if material exists in the school library
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use multiple sources (print and non-print) to gather information to answer a question


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 4: Use Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Make connections among materials read, heard or viewed
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to understand the need to give credit to the sources of information
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Cite sources using teacher's choice of source sheet/bibliography form


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 5: Synthesize Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the concept of citations


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 6: Participate in Collaborative Activities **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Collaborate with other students to work effectively in small groups


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 7: Evaluate the Process and Product **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use a checklist to verify that all steps of the project are completed


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 8: Appreciate Literature **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Know how to choose a "just right book"
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Introduce literary genres specifically the elements of non fiction and fiction


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grade 4 __**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 1: Define an Information Task **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">For each research project, students realize there is an essential question
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, list objectives, questions and information needed to complete a research assignment
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify existing knowledge, as well as additional information necessary, to solve the problem


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 2: Develop Information Seeking Strategies **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use features of nonfiction text to efficiently navigate and locate information (e.g., table of contents, index, glossary, graphics)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Select sources that are most useful for finding required information (e.g., dictionary for word definition, encyclopedia for basic overview on a topic, atlas for finding landmarks, etc.)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify key words to find information on a topic and its related subtopics


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 3: Locate and Access Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use the electronic library catalog and navigate the library to find a book using call number
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With help interpret information from maps and charts
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With help interpret information from appropriate websites and other electronic resources


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 4: Use Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Practice taking notes using various methods
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Using teacher provided organizers, organize notes into an appropriate order for creating a final product
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand what it means to plagiarize
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, find the information that is needed to create a bibliographic entry for books, encyclopedias, and online databases (author name, title, copyright date, publisher) and record in print


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 5: Synthesize Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">From a teacher provided list, select an appropriate format/product to effectively present information (e.g., poster, blog, `web page, etc.) to a predetermined audience


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 6: Participate in Collaborative Activities **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">(Note: standards 6.7 through 6.13 are being practiced)


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 7: Evaluate the Process and Product **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use a rubric or checklist to evaluate work


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 8: Appreciate Literature **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Recognize various genres of literature

__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grade 5 **__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 1: Define an Information Task **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the requirements for a research assignment
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">After student understands a question, determine what resources to use and what information is relevant to answer the question


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 2: Develop Information Seeking Strategies **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Independently use the Plan, Do, Review approach when performing research
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Extract information from a nonfiction text (understanding the purpose of components of a text, including graphic elements, glossary, sidebars, index, etc.)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">With assistance, be able to differentiate a primary from a secondary source


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 3: Locate and Access Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Be familiar with and use online databases to get information (e.g., what information is available, which are general and which are subject specific) from both school and home
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the different features of a print and online encyclopedia
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate a basic understanding of website navigation (e.g., sidebars, hyperlinks, browser buttons)


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 4: Use Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use a strategy for note taking that includes reading selection first, selecting key words, using bulleted lists, and selecting information that answers the research question
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Evaluate information from different sources (including websites) for relevance, reading level, authority, objectivity, currency of source, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Paraphrase and summarize
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand that images, text, and audio taken from website need credit
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Find the information that is needed to create a bibliographic entry for books, encyclopedias, and online databases (e.g., author's name, title, copyright date, publisher)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use online citation makers


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 5: Synthesize Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use collected information to create a product in the student's own words


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 6: Participate in Collaborative Activities **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Actively participate in a group project by selecting information and ideas, listening to other group members, and developing a final product

__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grade 6 **__ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 1 Identify an Information Need. **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to identify a research question.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to develop a research strategy (eg. keyword, subjects.)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Brainstorm types of information needed and resources available.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 2 Locate Appropriate Library Resources. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Practice using the online catalog.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Be introduced to a complex bibliographic record.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Become familiar with the different sections of the library and find materials on shelf using the Dewey Decimal call number or letters, with assistance.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Select materials appropriate for reading level.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to understand which resources are appropriate for their information need..


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 3 Students Will be Able to Access Information From Resources ina Variety of Formats. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify and use locator features in print and electronic resources.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Refine or broaden search terms.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Formulate a simple search for online text or images.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Explore the difference between subject and keyword searching.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Continue to expand library terminology.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 4 Students Will Be Able to Evaluate, Extract, and Cite Information. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Evaluate print and electronic sources for content accuracy, relevance, timeliness, and authority.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Skim and scan for information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Interpret and understand visual information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Practice basic note-taking skills.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Be introduced to concepts of plagiarism and copyright.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Record information sources in bibliographic format.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Be able to navigate the internet safely and be aware of safety issued while using the internet.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 5 Students Will Organize and Synthesize Information From Multiple Sources. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Read, listen, and view carefully to acquire information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to identify information gaps and use library resources to fill them.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 6 Students Will Construct a Knowledge Product or Presentation That Communicates the Results of Their Research. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will achieve this outcome by working with Instructional Technology Specialists and classroom teachers.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 7 Students Will Evaluate the Final Product and Their Research Process. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will achieve this outcome by working with classroom teachers.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 8 Students Demonstrate Their Understanding of the Scope of Literature Resources That are Available to Them. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Differentiate between genres and between fiction and nonfiction.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand that there are resources available in public libraries.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 9 Students Use a Variety of Age-appropriate Literature Resources for Independent Learning and For Pleasure Reading. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand book selection strategies.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Become familiar with young adult authors.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Read literature that represents a range of cultures, perspectives, and experiences..
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify literature that they enjoy and be able to articulate why.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 10 Students Will Be Ethical and Responsible Library Citizens. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate appropriate care for all library resources.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Follow appropriate circulation procedures.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the importance of returning and renewing books in a timely manner.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Pay for lost or damaged materials.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate respectful behavior and help maintain a productive learning environment.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use technology according to Malden’s Internet Safety Policy.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand concept of plagiarism.

__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grade 7 **__ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 1 Students will identify an Information Need. **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Define/clarify a research question.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to develop a flexible research strategy.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Brainstorm types of information needed and resources available.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 2 Students Will Locate Appropriate Library Resources. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Continue using the online catalog.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Practice reading and understanding a complex bibliographic record.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Find materials on shelf using the Dewey Decimal system.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Select materials appropriate for reading level.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Begin to select resources that are appropriate for their information need.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 3 Students Will Access Information From Resources in a Variety of Formats. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify and use locator features in print and electronic resources.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Refine or broaden search terms.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Refine online search skills.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Practice using subject or keyword searching.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Continue to expand library terminology.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 4 Students Will Evaluate, Extract, and Cite Information. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Practice evaluating print and electronic sources for content accuracy, relevancy, timeliness and authority.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Skim and scan for information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Interpret and understand visual information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Refine basic note-taking skills.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Expand understanding of concepts of plagiarism and copyright.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Record information sources in bibliographic format.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Navigate the internet safely and be aware of safety issues while using the internet.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 5 Students Will Organize and Synthesize Information From multiple Sources. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Read, listen and view carefully to acquire information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify information gaps and use library resources to fill them.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 6 Students Will Construct a Knowledge Product or Presentation That Communicates the Results of the Research. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will achieve this outcome by working with Instructional Technology Specialist and classroom teacher.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 7 Students Will Evaluate the Final Product and Their Research Process. **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">The students will achieve this outcome by working with their classroom teachers.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 8 Students Will Demonstrate their understanding of the Scope of Literature Resources That are Available to Them. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Differentiate between genres and between fiction and nonfiction.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand that there are resources available in public libraries.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 9 Students Use a Variety of Age-appropriate Literature Resources for Independent Learning and For Pleasure Reading. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Practice book selection strategies.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Become familiar with young adult authors.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Read literature that represents a reange of cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify literature that they enjoy and be able to articulate why.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 10 Students Will be Ethical and Responsible LIbrary Citizens. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate appropriate care for all library resources.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Follow appropriate circulation procedures.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the importance of returning and renewing books in a timely manner
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Pay for lost or damaged materials.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate respectful behavior and help maintain a productive learning environment.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use technology according to Malden’s Internet Safety Policy.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand concept of plagiarism.

__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grade 8 **__ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 1: Students Will Identify an Information Need. **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Define/clarify a research question.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate a flexible research strategy (keywords, subject).
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Brainstorm types of information needed and a wider array of resources available.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 2: Students Will Be Able to Locate Appropriate LIbrary Resources. **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Become proficient in using the online catalog.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Read and understand a complex bibliographic record.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Distinguish when to use subject or keyword searching.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Find materials on shelf using the Dewey Decimal call number or letters.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Select materials appropriate for reading level.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Select independently resources that are appropriate for their information need.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 3: Students Will Be Able to Access Information From Resources in a Variety of Formats. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify and use locator features in print and electronic resources (et. index, table of contents search function.).
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Refine or broaden search terms.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Conduct an advanced search.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Continue to expand library terminology.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 4: Students Will Be Able to Evaluate, Extract, and Cite Information. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Evaluate print and electronic sources for content accuracy, relevance, timeliness, and authority.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Skim and scan more complex resources for information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Interpret and understand more complex visual information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate not-taking skills.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Expand understanding of concepts of plagiarism and copyright.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Record information sources in bibliographic format.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Be able to navigate and be aware of safety issues while using the Internet..


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 5: Students Will Organize and Synthesize Information From Multiple Sources. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Read, listen and view carefully to acquire information.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify information gaps and use library resources to fill them.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 6: Students Will Construct a Knowledge Product or Presentation That Communicates the Results of Their Research. **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will achieve this outcome by working with Instructional Technology Specialists and classroom teachers.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 7: Students Will Evaluate the FInal Product and Their Research Process. **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will achieve this outcome by working with classroom teachers.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 8: Students Demonstrate Their Understanding of the Scope of Literature Resources That Are Available To Them. **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Differentiate between genres and between fiction and nonfiction.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand that there are resources available in public libraries.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 9: Students Use a Variety of Age-appropriate Literature Resources For Independent Learning and For Pleasure Reading. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Utilize book selection strategies.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Become familiar with young adult and adult authors.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Read literature that represents a range of cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Identify literature that they enjoy and be able to articulate why.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Standard 10: Students Will Be Ethical and Responsible Library Library Citizens. **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate appropriate care for all library resources.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Follow appropriate circulation procedures.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the importance of returning and renewing books in a timely manner.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Pay for lost or damaged materials.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Demonstrate respectful behavior andhelp maintain a productive learning environment..
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Use technology according to Malden’s Internet Safety Policy.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Understand the concept of plagiarism.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">"Standards - Elementary Information Literacy Benchmarks." Standards - Elementary Information Literacy Benchmarks. Waltham Public School Librarians, n.d. Web. 1 May 2012. <https://sites.google.com/a/walthampublicschools.org/elementarylibrarybenchmarks/standards>.