Kansas Education Resource Center

 

Grade  :  Grade 1
Content Area  :  Library Media, Approved 2001

1 Information Literacy
The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively
1.1 Recognizes the need for information
1.1.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student locates information appropriate to problems or needs
1.2 Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent decision making
1.2.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student identifies and uses parts of a book to gather information for classroom assignments, e.g., title page, glossary, index; understands and uses subject headings/descriptors, authors' anmes, and titles and key words when using the card and/or automated catalogs; constructs a simple bibliography with author/title
1.3 Formulates questions based on information needs
1.3.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student formulates broad and specific questions
1.4 Indentifies a variety of potential sources of information
1.4.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student identifies simple reference sources e.g., pre-encyclopedia, dictionaries, atlases, bookmarked world wide web, local experts
1.5 Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information
1.5.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student locates the library media center independently and identifies sections, e.g., fiction and nonfiction reference; interacts with media of varies types and lengths to gain information, e.g., pictures, captions, text, icons, CD-ROM; recognizes the call number and alphabetizes to the second letter with teacher guidance; uses a problem solving strategy to locate information e.g., The Handy 5, Big Six, Little Three (see glossary for citation)

 

 

 

 

2 Information Literacy
The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently
2.1 Determines the accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness
2.1.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student defines and gives examples of accurate information
2.2 Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion
2.2.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student recognizes facts, opinions, and points of view in various information sources
2.3 Identifies inaccurate and misleading information
2.3.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student defines and gives examples of dated or inaccurate information

 

 

 

 

3 Information Literacy
The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively
3.1 Organizes information for practical application
3.1.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student in a group setting, organizes information, e.g., simple note taking, timelines, paraphrasing
3.2 Integrates new information into one's own knowledge
3.2.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student draws conclusions by integrating prior knowledge with new information from amterials viewed, read, or heard
3.3 Applies information to critical thinking and problem solving
3.3.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student follows steps of basic problem solving model in a group setting
3.4 Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats
3.4.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student uses various formats to gain and present information, e.g., multimedia

 

 

 

 

4 Independent Learning
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information related to personal interests
4.1 Seeks information related to various dimensions of personal well being, such as career interests, community involvment, health matters, and recreational pursuits
4.1.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student generally seeks information related to personal interest

 

 

 

 

5 Independent Learning
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information
5.1 Is a competent and self motivated reader
5.1.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student identifies characteristics of folklore (fairy tale folk tale and tall tale), animal fantasy, picture books, and biography representing a variety of cultures and time periods; identifies elements of a story, e.g., characters, problem, setting, main idea, sequence of events and resolution; reads a story to younger child and parent/adult; understands the significance of award winning books
5.2 Derives measning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats
5.2.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student accesses information using various formats; explains meaning of a visual and/or aural message, e.g., pictorially, orally, or in writing
5.3 Develops creative products in a variety of formats
5.3.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student interprets a visual and/or aural message in a different format with more complexity

 

 

 

 

6 Independent Learning
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation
6.1 Assesses the quality of the process and products of personal information seeking formats
6.1.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student begins to apply accurately the steps of a basic problem-solving model
6.2 Devises strategies for revising, improving, and updating self-generating knowledge
6.2.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student explains basic strategies for revising, improving, and updating work e.g., peer editing with teacher guidance

 

 

 

 

7 Social Responsibility
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society
7.1 Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures
7.1.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student accesses and uses a library with assitance, locates and reads stories about different cultures
7.2 Respects the principle of equitable access to information
7.2.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student checks out materials without assitance and returns materials on time

 

 

 

 

8 Social Responsibility
The Student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology
8.2 Respects the intellectual property rights
8.2.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student recognizes the importance of expressing information in the student's own words
8.3 Uses information technology responsibly
8.3.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student uses equipment, with minimal guidance, for purposes intended and leaves it in good working order

 

 

 

 

9 Social Responsibility
The student who contributes positively to the learnin community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information
9.1 Shares knowledge and information with others
9.1.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student shares information that will contribute to the success of the group, e.g., through collaborative activities, cooperative gourps, pair-share
9.2 Respects others' ideas and backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions
9.2.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student describes others' ideas accurately and completely
9.3 Collaborates with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to seek their solutions
9.3.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student expresses own ideas appropriately, individually and in a group setting to solve an information problem
9.4 Collaborates with others, both in person and through technologies, to design, develop, and evaluate information products and solutions
9.4.1 By the end of Lower Elementary, the student creates a simple, group information product with guidance