Warwick School District

Curriculum❯Library/Media Services 05

Library/Media Services 05

Grade Levels: 05 |

Course Description

Our library media program includes a focus on literature, personal reading interests, library organization and use of library materials.

Core Curriculum Content Standards

AASL Standards for Learners (2018)

  • Grades K-12

    • Inquire - Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.(I)
      • Think(I.A)
        • Learners display curiosity and initiative by: Formulating questions about a personal interest or a curricular topic.(I.A.1)
        • Learners display curiosity and initiative by: Recalling prior and background knowledge as context for new meaning.(I.A.2)
      • Create (I.B)
        • Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes: Using evidence to investigate questions.(I.B.1)
        • Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes: Devising and implementing a plan to fill knowledge gaps.(I.B.2)
        • Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes: Generating products that illustrate learning.(I.B.3)
    • Include - Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community.(II)
      • Think(II.A)
        • Learners contribute a balanced perspective when participating in a learning community by: Articulating an awareness of the contributions of a range of learners.(II.A.1)
        • Learners contribute a balanced perspective when participating in a learning community by: Adopting a discerning stance toward points of view and opinions expressed in information resources and learning products.(II.A.2)
        • Learners contribute a balanced perspective when participating in a learning community by: Describing their understanding of cultural relevancy and placement within the global learning community.(II.A.3)
      • Create (II.B)
        • Learners adjust their awareness of the global learning community by: Evaluating a variety of perspectives during learning activities.(II.B.2)
        • Learners adjust their awareness of the global learning community by: Representing diverse perspectives during learning activities.(II.B.3)
    • Curate - Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.(IV)
      • Think(IV.A)
        • Learners act on an information need by: Determining the need to gather information.(IV.A.1)
        • Learners act on an information need by: Identifying possible sources of information.(IV.A.2)
        • Learners act on an information need by: Making critical choices about information sources to use.(IV.A.3)
      • Create (IV.B)
        • Learners gather information appropriate to the task by: Seeking a variety of sources.(IV.B.1)
        • Learners gather information appropriate to the task by: Collecting information representing diverse perspectives.(IV.B.2)
        • Learners gather information appropriate to the task by: Systematically questioning and assessing the validity and accuracy of information.(IV.B.3)
        • Learners gather information appropriate to the task by: Organizing information by priority, topic, or other systematic scheme.(IV.B.4)
    • Explore - Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.(V)
      • Think(V.A)
        • Learners develop and satisfy personal curiosity by: Reading widely and deeply in multiple formats and write and create for a variety of purposes.(V.A.1)
      • Share(V.C)
        • Learners engage with the learning community by:Expressing curiosity about a topic of personal interest or curricular relevance.(V.C.1)
    • Engage - Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products independently while engaging in a community of practice and an interconnected world.(VI)
      • Think(VI.A)
        • Learners follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information by: Responsibly applying information, technology, and media to learning.(VI.A.1)
        • Learners follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information by: Evaluating information for accuracy, validity, social and cultural context, and appropriateness for need.(VI.A.3)
      • Create (VI.B)
        • Learners use valid information and reasoned conclusions to make ethical decisions in the creation of knowledge by: Acknowledging authorship and demonstrating respect for the intellectual property of others.(VI.B.2)

Units

Unit #1 - Using the Library

Unit #2 - Literature

Unit #3 - Research

Unit #4 - Digital Literacy & Well-Being

Course Resources

Library collection
Librarian-generated handouts and activities
Common Sense Media lessons