Warwick School District

Curriculum❯Library/Media Services K

Library/Media Services K

Grade Levels: KF |

Course Description

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

Core Curriculum Content Standards

PA Common Core: English Language Arts (2013)

  • Foundational Skills: Students gain a working knowledge of concepts of print, alphabetic principle, and other basic conventions.

    • GRADE Pre-Kindergarten

      • Practice appropriate book handling skills.(1.1.PREK.A)
      • Identify basic features of print.-Differentiate between numbers and letters and letters and words.-Recognize and name some upper and lower case letters of the alphabet.(1.1.PREK.B)
      • Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).-Recognize rhyming words and when two or more words begin with the same sound (alliteration).-Count syllables in spoken words.-Segment single-syllable spoken words.-Isolate and pronounce initial sounds.(1.1.PREK.C)

    • GRADE K

      • Utilize book handing skills.(1.1.K.A)
      • Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.-Follow words left to right, top to bottom, and page by page.-Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters.-Understand that words are separated by spaces in print.-Recognize and name all upper and lower case letters of the alphabet.(1.1.K.B)
      • Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).-Recognize and produce rhyming words.-Count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words.-Blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable spoken words.-Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sound (phonemes) in the three-phoneme (CVC) words.(1.1.K.C)

  • Reading Informational Text: Students read, understand, and respond to informational text – with emphasis on comprehension, making connections among ideas and between texts with focus on textual evidence.

    • GRADE Pre-Kindergarten

      • Answer questions about a text.(1.2.PREK.B)
      • With prompting and support, make connections between information in a text and personal experiences.(1.2.PREK.C)
      • Identify the front cover, back cover and title page of a book.(1.2.PREK.E)
      • With prompting and support, answer questions about unfamiliar words read aloud from a text.(1.2.PREK.F)
      • With prompting and support, answer questions to connect illustrations to the written word.(1.2.PREK.G)
      • With prompting and support, clarify unknown words or phrases read aloud.(1.2.PREK.K)
      • With prompting and support, actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.(1.2.PREK.L)

    • GRADE K

      • With prompting and support, identify the main idea and retell key details of text.(1.2.K.A)
      • With prompting and support, answer questions about key details in a text.(1.2.K.B)
      • Identify parts of a book (title, author) and parts of a text (beginning, end, details).(1.2.K.E)
      • With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.(1.2.K.F)
      • Answers questions to describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear.(1.2.K.G)
      • Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and being read to, and responding to texts.(1.2.K.J)
      • Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown or multiple meaning words and phrases based upon grade level reading and content.(1.2.K.K)
      • Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.(1.2.K.L)

  • Reading Literature: Students read and respond to works of literature - with emphasis on comprehension, making connections among ideas and between texts with focus on textual evidence.

    • GRADE Pre-Kindergarten

      • Answer questions about a particular story (who, what, how, when, and where).(1.3.PREK.B)
      • With prompting and support, answer questions to identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.(1.3.PREK.C)
      • With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story.(1.3.PREK.D)
      • Answer questions about unfamiliar words read aloud from a story.(1.3.PREK.F)
      • Describe pictures in books using details.(1.3.PREK.G)
      • With prompting and support, clarify unknown words or phrases read aloud.(1.3.PREK.I)
      • Use new vocabulary and phrases acquired in conversations and being read to.(1.3.PREK.J)
      • With prompting and support, actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.(1.3.PREK.K)

    • GRADE Kindergarten

      • With prompting and support, retell familiar stories including key details.(1.3.K.A)
      • Answer questions about key details in a text.(1.3.K.B)
      • With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.(1.3.K.C)
      • Name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.(1.3.K.D)
      • Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.(1.3.K.F)
      • Make connections between the illustrations and the text in a story (read or read aloud).(1.3.K.G)
      • Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown or multiple meaning words and phrases based upon grade level reading and content.(1.3.K.I)
      • Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and being read to, and responding to texts.(1.3.K.J)
      • Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.(1.3.K.K)

  • Speaking and Listening: Students present appropriately in formal speaking situations, listen critically, and respond intelligently as individuals or in group discussions.

    • GRADE Pre-Kindergarten

      • Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups.(1.5.PREK.A)
      • Answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.(1.5.PREK.B)
      • Respond to what a speaker says in order to follow directions, seek help, or gather information.(1.5.PREK.C)
      • Using simple sentences, share stories, familiar experiences, and interests speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences.(1.5.PREK.D)
      • Using simple sentences, express thoughts, feelings, and ideas, speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences.(1.5.PREK.E)

    • GRADE K

      • Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups.(1.5.K.A)
      • Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.(1.5.K.B)
      • Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.(1.5.K.C)
      • Share stories, familiar experiences, and interests speaking clearly enough to be understood by all audiences using appropriate volume.(1.5.K.D)
      • Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, andideas clearly.(1.5.K.E)

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: Generating products that illustrate learning.(I.B.3)
    • 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)
      • 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)
      • Grow(VI.D)
        • Learners engage with information to extend personal learning by: Personalizing their use of information and information technologies.(VI.D.1)

Units

Unit #1 - Using the Library

Unit #2 - Literature

Unit #3 - Digital Literacy & Well-Being

Course Resources

Various children's books
Librarian generated handouts and activities
Common Sense Media lessons