Information Literacy and Technology

Kindergarten: Library and
Information Literacy

Progress Report Indicators

STANDARD 1—Use information responsibly.

STANDARD 2—Research and Evaluate Information.

• Locate bibliographic information in a book including title, author.
• Use own words to paraphrase and summarize information (verbally).
• Recognize spine label as an address of a book.
• Identify the circulation desk, reference, easy fiction, and nonfiction areas of the library.
• Identify the parts of a book including the cover, spine.
• Identify the parts of a fiction book including the title, author, illustrator, title page.
• Identify the parts of a nonfiction book including title, author, illustrator, title page
• Use proper check-out procedures.
• Practice proper care of books, computers, and other library materials.
• Return materials on time.

• Ask questions based on an information need.
• Locate information relevant to their question using print and non-print sources including computers with assistance.
• Use graphic organizers to organize information.
• Draw conclusions from the information gathered.
• Share conclusions with others.

Grade 1: Library and
Information Literacy

Progress Report Indicators

STANDARD 1—Use information responsibly.

STANDARD 2—Research and Evaluate Information.

• Locate bibliographic information in a book including title, author, and illustrator.
• Use own words to paraphrase and summarize information (verbally).
• Recognize spine label as an address of a book.
• Use LION Cub to locate library materials with guidance.
• Use broad Dewey Decimal System categories to locate books.
• Identify the parts of a book including the cover, spine, and body.
• Identify the parts of a fiction book including the title, author, illustrator, title page.
• Identify and uses the parts of a nonfiction book including title, author, illustrator, title page, table of contents, glossary, index.
• Use proper check-out procedures.
• Practice proper care of books, computers, and other library materials.
• Return materials on time.

• Select a topic from a list of options.
• Ask questions about their topic.
• Locate information relevant to their question using print and non-print sources including online databases such as Searchasaurus or Kids Search, with guidance.
• Evaluate information for relevance to their question.
• Use graphic organizers to organize information.
• Use information to answer research questions.
• Share conclusions with others.

Grade 2: Library and
Information Literacy

Progress Report Indicators

STANDARD 1—Use information responsibly.

STANDARD 2—Research and Evaluate Information.

• Construct a written bibliography of a book that includes title, author, and illustrator.
• Construct a written bibliography of an encyclopedia that includes article title, encyclopedia title, and volume number.
• Use own words to paraphrase and summarize information verbally and in writing.
• Recognize spine labels as an address of a book and determine by call number if the book is easy, fiction, or nonfiction.
• Use LION Cub to locate library materials with guidance.
• Use broad Dewey Decimal System categories to locate books.
• Identify the parts of a book including the cover, spine, and body.
• Identify and uses the parts of a fiction book including the title, author, illustrator, title page.
• Identify and uses the parts of a nonfiction book including title, author, illustrator, title page, table of contents, glossary, index.
• Use proper check-out procedures.
• Practice proper care of books, computers, and other library materials.
• Return materials on time.

• Select a topic from a list of options.
• Ask questions about their topic.
• Locate information relevant to their question using print and nonprint sources including online databases such as Searchasaurus or Kids Search, with guidance.
• Evaluate information for relevance to their question.
• se graphic organizers to organize information.
• Use information to answer research questions.
• Share conclusions with others.

Grade 3: Library and
Information Literacy

Progress Report Indicators

STANDARD 1—Use information responsibly.

STANDARD 2—Research and Evaluate Information.

• Construct a written bibliography of a book that includes title author, illustrator publisher, place of publication, and copyright date.
• Construct a written bibliography of an encyclopedia that includes article title, encyclopedia title, volume number, page number and copyright date.
• Use own words to paraphrase and summarize information in verbally and in writing.
• Has a working knowledge of copyright and plagiarism.
• Recognize spine labels as the locator of a book on the shelf and determines by call number if the book is easy, fiction, or nonfiction.
• Use LION Cub to locate library materials independently.
• Use broad Dewey Decimal System categories to locate books.
• Identify the parts of a book including the cover, spine, and body.
• Identify and uses the parts of a fiction book including the title, author, illustrator, title page.
• Identify and uses the parts of a nonfiction book including title, author, illustrator, title page, table of contents, glossary, picture captions, bold words, copyright date, and index.
• Use proper check-out procedures.
• Practice proper care of books, computers, and other library materials.
• Return materials on time.

• Select a topic that meets project specifications.
• Ask questions about their topic.
• Locate information relevant to their question using print and non-print sources including online databases such as Searchasaurus or Kids Search, with guidance.
• Evaluate information for relevance to their question.
• Use graphic organizers to organize information.
• Use information to answer research questions.
• Share conclusions with others.

Grade 4: Library and
Information Literacy

Progress Report Indicators

STANDARD 1—Use information responsibly.

STANDARD 2—Research and Evaluate Information.

• Construct a written bibliography for print materials that includes all of the proper elements such as, title, author, illustrator, publisher, city of publication, copyright date, page numbers, volume numbers, and edition.
• Construct a written bibliography for periodicals that includes title of the article, author, title of periodical, volume and issue numbers, and date.
• Construct a written bibliography for websites that includes document title, author, date of document, URL, and date retrieved.
• Use own words to paraphrase and summarize information verbally and in writing.
• Has a working knowledge of copyright and plagiarism.
• Use LION and call numbers to locate books in all sections of the library.
• Identify the parts of a book including the cover, spine, and body.
• Identify and uses the parts of a fiction book including the title, author, illustrator, title page, and table of contents.
• Identify and uses the parts of a nonfiction book including title, author, illustrator, title page, table of contents, glossary, index, captions, bold words, charts, graphs, and maps.
• Use proper check-out procedures.
• Practice proper care of books, computers, and other library resources.
• Return materials on time.

• Select a topic that meets project specifications.
• Ask a research question to serve as a basis for gathering information on their topic.
• Locate information from multiples sources at an appropriate level that is relevant to the research question using print and non-print sources including on-line databases such as CultureGrams, Searchasaurus, Britannica Elementary, and Student Research Center.
• Evaluate information for relevance and accuracy.
• Use appropriate tools to record notes and store information.
• Organize information using graphic organizers, outlines, or other appropriate strategies.
• Use information to answer research questions and draw conclusions.
• Share conclusions with others using an appropriate format.
• Reflect on process and product to determine success in answering the research question and sets goals for improving performance in the future.

Grade 5: Library and
Information Literacy

Progress Report Indicators

STANDARD 1—Use information responsibly.

STANDARD 2—Research and Evaluate Information.

• Construct a written bibliography for print materials that includes all of the proper elements such as, title, author, illustrator, publisher, city of publication, copyright date, page numbers, volume numbers, and edition.
• Construct a written bibliography for periodicals that includes title of the article, author, title of periodical, volume and issue numbers, and date.
• Construct a written bibliography for websites that includes document title, author, date of document, URL, and date retrieved.
• Use own words to paraphrase and summarize information verbally and in writing.
• Has a working knowledge of copyright and plagiarism.
• Use LION and call numbers to locate books in all sections of the library.
• Identify the parts of a book including the cover, spine, and body.
• Identify and uses the parts of a fiction book including the title, author, illustrator, title page, verso, and table of contents.
• Identify and uses the parts of a nonfiction book including title, author, illustrator, title page, verso, copyright date, table of contents, glossary, index, captions, bold words, diagrams, charts, graphs, and maps.
• Use proper check-out procedures.
• Practice proper care of books, computers, and other library resources.
• Return materials on time.

• Select a topic that meets project specifications.
• Ask a research question to serve as a basis for gathering information on their topic.
• Locate information from multiple sources at an appropriate level that is relevant to the research question using print and non-print sources including on-line databases such as CultureGrams, Searchasaurus, Britannica Elementary, and Student Research Center.
• Evaluate information for relevance and accuracy.
• Use a variety of appropriate tools to record notes and store information.
• Organize information using graphic organizers, outlines, or other appropriate strategies.
• Use information to answer research questions and draw conclusions.
• Share conclusions with others using an appropriate format.
• Reflect on process and product to determine success in answering the research question and sets goals for improving performance in the future.

Grades 6–8: Library and
Information Literacy

Progress Report Indicators

STANDARD 1—Use information responsibly.

STANDARD 2—Research and Evaluate Information.

STANDARD 3—Use Electronic Resources Effectively.

STANDARD 4—Produce quality work.

• Use LION and call numbers to locate books in all sections of the library.
• Identify and uses the parts of a book including title, author, illustrator, title page, verso, copyright date, table of contents, glossary, index, captions, bold words, diagrams, charts, graphs, and maps.
• Use proper check-out procedures
• Practice proper care of books, computers, and other library resources.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of copyright and plagiarism.
• Avoids plagiarism through accurate paraphrasing and summarizing of information.
• Construct a written bibliography for library resources using proper MLA format.
• Return materials on time.

• Establish a research focus that meets project specifications.
• Ask a research question to serve as a basis for gathering information on their topic.
• Locate information from multiple sources at an appropriate level that is relevant to the research question using print and non-print sources including DPS on-line databases.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate sources for relevance and accuracy.
• Use a variety of appropriate tools to record notes and store information.
• Organize information using graphic organizers, outlines, or other appropriate strategies.
• Use information to answer research questions and draw conclusions.
• Share conclusions with others using an appropriate format.
• Reflect on process and product to determine success in answering the research question and sets goals for improving performance in the future.

• Abide by all applicable District Internet policies.
• Troubleshoot problems with electronic devices.
• Navigate electronic resources using appropriate search strategies.
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate various domains based on URL construction.
• Refine searches using Boolean terms “and”, “or”, “not”.
• Save collected information (e.g., online articles) for future use.
• Incorporates various digital mediums to capture data.
• Use multiple applications simultaneously (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF).
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize various file extensions. (.doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif).
• Save work for later revision.

• Create effective documents using advanced word processing tools.
• Edit, revise, and format work using a word processor.
• Communicate information by using a form of multi-media technology.

Kindergarten Technology

Progress Report Indicators

First, Second, and Third Trimesters

STANDARD 1—Use Technology Effectively.

a.  Keyboarding

o  Typing indicates letter recognition.

b.  Basic Vocabulary

o  Use appropriate vocabulary to identify: headphones, monitor, mouse, keyboard, quit, click, double click, and icon.

c.  Mouse Skills

o  Use correct hand position on mouse.

o  Use correct mouse position on table (e.g., cord at correct end.)

d.  Navigation

o  Open applications and documents.

e.  Use of Internet browser

o  Double click on links on desktop to open a Web page.

o  Click on toolbar bookmarks to open a Web page.

o  Single click on links on web pages.

f.  Internet Safety

o  Consult parents or teachers before using the Internet.

STANDARD 2—Produce Quality Work.

a.  Word Processing

o  Publish work using a word processor.

b.  Presentation Tools (Kidspiration, PowerPoint, KidPix)

o  Communicate information by using a form of multi-media technology.

Grade 1 Technology

Progress Report Indicators

First, Second, and Third Trimesters

STANDARD 1— Use Technology Effectively.

a.  Keyboarding

o  Typing matches conventional writing, including capitalization, punctuation and spacing.

b.  Basic Vocabulary

o  Use appropriate vocabulary to identify:  document, hard drive, software, keyboard, mouse, cursor, monitor, trash, recycle bin, headphones.

c.  Word Processing Skills

o  Use correct spacing, capitalization, punctuation.

d.  Navigation

o  Open new files, navigate to existing files, and save new work as required.

e.  Use of Internet browser

o  Click on bookmarks/favorites or open a link on the computer desktop.

o  Single click to select a link within a website.

f.  Internet Safety

o  Consult parents or teachers before communicating on the Internet.

g.  Devices

o  Use a digital camera to take photos.

STANDARD 2—Produce Quality Work.

a.  Word Processing

o  Create a word processing document for a variety of purposes (e.g., report, letter writing, fiction, poetry).

o  Edit, revise, and publish work using a word processor.

b.  Presentation Tools (Kidspiration, PowerPoint, KidPix)

o  Communicate information by using a form of multimedia technology.

Grade 2 Technology

Progress Report Indicators

First, Second, and Third Trimesters

STANDARD 1— Use Technology Effectively.

a.  Keyboarding

o  Typing matches conventional writing, including capitalization, punctuation and spacing.

b.  Basic Vocabulary

o  Use appropriate vocabulary to identify:  tools, toolbars, palette, save, desktop, icons, file, quit, print, links, and USB flash drive.

c.  Word Processing Skills

o  Use correct spacing, capitalization, punctuation.

d.  Graphic Organization Tools (Kidspiration)

o  Use a graphic organizer to web and map ideas and writing plans.

e.  Navigation

o  Open new files, navigate to existing files, and save new work as required on computer hard drive or USB flash drive.

f.  Use of Internet browser

o  Use toolbar (e.g., back and forward buttons).

o  Click on bookmarks/favorites or open a link on the computer desktop.

o  Single click to select a link within a Website.

g.  Internet Safety

o  Consult parents or teachers before communicating on the Internet.

h.  Devices

o  Use a digital camera to take photos and import photos to computer application.

STANDARD 2—Produce Quality Work.

a.  Word Processing

o  Create a word processing document for a variety of purposes (e.g., report, letter writing, fiction, poetry).

o  Edit, revise, and publish work using a word processor.

b.  Presentation Tools (Kidspiration, PowerPoint, KidPix)

o  Communicate information by using a form of multimedia technology.

Grade 3 Technology

Progress Report Indicators

First, Second, and Third Trimesters

STANDARD 1— Use Technology Effectively.

a.  Keyboarding

o  Use two-handed typing with correct home row keys.

o  Use tab key and capitalization/punctuation keys.

b.  Basic Vocabulary

o  Use appropriate vocabulary to identify: cut, copy, paste, font, bold, underline, selecting, click, drag, drop, cell, column, row.

o  Use appropriate Internet vocabulary to identify: URL, browser, window, minimize, maximize, favorites/bookmarks, search engine.

c.  Word Processing Skills

o  Copy, cut, paste, highlight, drag, and drop text.

o  Change font, text size, color, underline, and bold attributes.

o  Use scroll bars and menus.

o  Insert appropriate accent marks.

o  Write in paragraph structure.

o  Insert images from clip art or image files.

o  Format lists using bullets and numbers.

d.  Graphic Organization Tools (Kidspiration)

o  Use graphic organizer for webbing, mapping, and paragraph development.

e.  Navigation

o  Save and open files from hard drive, USB flash drive, or server.

o  Multitask among multiple applications.

f.  Use of Internet browser

o  Enter URLs in browser.

o  Use favorites/bookmarks to save Internet addresses.

o  Uses age appropriate search engines.

o  Single click in Web pages to open links.

g.  Internet Safety

o  Consult with parents or teachers before communicating on the Internet.

o  Report to parent or teacher when inappropriate or offensive material is accessed or received.

h.  Devices

o  Use a video camera.

STANDARD 2—Produce Quality Work.

a.  Word Processing

o  Create word processing documents for a variety of purposes.

o  Edit and revise work using a word processor.

b.  Spreadsheets

o  Convert mathematical data into a graph or chart.

c.  Presentation Tools (Kidspiration, PowerPoint, KidPix)

o  Communicate information by using a form of multimedia technology.

Grade 4 Technology

Progress Report Indicators

First, Second, and Third Trimesters

STANDARD 1— Use Technology Effectively.

a.  Keyboarding

o  Know the home row on keyboard.

b.  Basic Vocabulary

o  Know keyboard shortcuts.

o  Use appropriate vocabulary to identify: alias, browser, shortcut, cells, format, alignment, spell check.

c.  Word Processing Skills

o  Use alignment, indent, spacing, columns, borders, spell check, clipart from MS library.

o  Use appropriate paragraph structure.

d.  Graphic Organization Tools (Kidspiration)

o  Webbing, mapping, paragraph development.

e.  Navigation

o  Save and open files from hard drive, USB flash drive, or server.

o  Multitask among multiple applications.

f.  Use of Internet Tools

o  Use tabbed browsing/multiple window management.

o  Use browser menu use.

o  Drag and drop URLs to desktop.

o  Copy/save/paste and cite Web content/images.

o  Use effective search skills.

o  Use age-appropriate DPS online databases.

o  Search by Keyword.

g.  Internet Safety

o  Consult with parents or teachers before communicating on the Internet.

o  Report to parents or teachers when inappropriate or offensive material is accessed or received.

o  Know appropriate guidelines for online safety.

STANDARD 2—Produce Quality Work.

a.  Create a Word Processing Document Connected to Curricular Content

o  Create documents for a variety of purposes.

o  Edit, revis3 and publish writing.

o  Display a variety of formats.

b.  Create a Spreadsheet Document Connected to Curricular Content

o  Use formulas such as sum, average and differences to create a graph or chart.

c.  Presentation Tools (KidPix, PowerPoint)

o  Communicate information by using a form of multimedia technology.

Grade 5 Technology

Progress Report Indicators

First, Second, and Third Trimesters

STANDARD 1— Use Technology Effectively.

a.  Keyboarding

o  Use two-handed typing with correct home row keys.

o  Use the tab key and capitalization/punctuation keys.

b.  Basic Vocabulary

o  Use appropriate vocabulary to identify: file types (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, JPEG, GIF) and file extensions (.doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif).

c.  Word Processing Skills

o  Use thesaurus, tables, and online clipart.

o  Use appropriate paragraph structure.

d.  Graphic Organization Tools (Kidspiration/Inspiration)

o  Use graphic organizer for webbing, mapping, and paragraph development.

o  Use graphic organizer for planning and writing development.

e.  Navigation

o  Save and open files on server, local hard drive, and USB flash drives.

o  Multitask among multiple applications.

f.  Use of Internet Tools

o  Refine searches using Boolean terms and, or, not.

g.  Internet Safety

o  Consult with parents or teachers before communicating on the Internet.

o  Report to parents or teachers when inappropriate or offensive material is accessed or received.

o  Abide by all applicable District policies.

h.  Devices

o  Use digital cameras.

o  Uses digital video camera.

o  Use scanner.

STANDARD 2—Produce Quality Work.

a.  Word Processing

o  Create word processing documents for a variety of purposes.

o  Edit and revise work using a word processor.

b.  Spreadsheets

o  Use formulas such as sum, average and differences to perform calculations.

o  Create a graph or chart.

o  Format cells according to corresponding data types (e.g., number, date, currency).

c.  Presentation Tools (PowerPoint, KidPix, video editing, podcasting)

o  Communicate information by using a form of multimedia technology.