Curriculum Area: English Language Arts - Elementary Library/Information Skill Learner Outcome Collaborative Lesson Ideas with Library Media Specialist
Standard 1 
  Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.
ELA1.E.LR1A:  Students gather and interpret information from children’s reference books, magazines, textbooks, electronic bulletin boards, audio and media presentations, oral interviews, and from such forms as charts, graphs, maps and diagrams. 3 - Know the layout and organization of the library. Based on a previously chosen topic by the teacher, the Library Media Specialist instructs students on how to correctly use a variety of reference resources.
5 - Use effective listening and viewing skills.  
7 - Develop retelling skills. Students will gather information from the appropriate resource to complete a project.
13 - Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction.  
14 – Know what the reference section is in the library  
15 – Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers.  
16 – Locate and use the magazines in the library  
17 & 18 – Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects, title, author and/or series.  
20 – Locate and use simple dictionaries, thesauri, and encyclopedias.  
21 – Identify and use electronic resources.  
23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.  
27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.  
ELA1.E.LR1B:  Students select information appropriate to the purpose of their investigation and relate ideas from one text to another. 3 – Know the layout and organization of the library Library Media Specialist reads several versions of a fairytale, tall tale, folktale, poetry, or nursery rhyme.  Depending on the type of literary works read, students retell, sequence, and create graphic organizers, simple posters or reports to describe the elements of that particular works.
5 - Use effective listening and viewing skills
6 - Recognize the parts of a book 
7 - Develop retelling skills 
8 – Appreciate nursery rhymes and stories in rhyme
10 – Recognize folk and fairy tales from different ethnic/geographic groups Also, students may compare and contrast one story by two different authors or illustrators (i.e. The Mitten, Cinderella)
11 – Recognize award-winning picture books (e.g. Caldecott)
12 – Appreciate poetry Library Media Specialist instructs students on the proper procedures for taking simple notes as well as citing correct sources.
30 – Recognize tall tales from various cultures
25 – Be able to take simple notes
26 – Be able to cite sources.  
27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.  
29 – Be able to paraphrase information  
ELA1.E.SW2A: 3 – Know the layout and organization of the library Library Media Specialist reads several versions of a fairytale, tall tale, folktale, poetry, or nursery rhyme.  Depending on the type of literary works read, students retell, sequence, and create graphic organizers, simple posters or reports to describe the elements of that particular works.
Students present information clearly in a variety of oral and written forms such as summaries, paraphrases, brief reports, stories, posters, and charts. 5 - Use effective listening and viewing skills
6 - Recognize the parts of a book 
7 - Develop retelling skills 
8 – Appreciate nursery rhymes and stories in rhyme
  10 – Recognize folk and fairy tales from different ethnic/geographic groups  
  11 – Recognize award-winning picture books (e.g. Caldecott) Library Media Specialist instructs students how to complete a simple research project.
  12 – Appreciate poetry  
  30 – Recognize tall tales from various cultures  
  14 – Know what the reference section is in the library  
  15 – Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers.  
  16 – Locate and use the magazines in the library  
  17 – Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects.  
  20 – Locate and use simple dictionaries, thesauri, and encyclopedias.  
  21 – Identify and use electronic resources.  
  23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.  
  25 – Be able to take simple notes  
  26 – Be able to cite sources.  
  27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
  29 – Be able to paraphrase information  
Standard 2
  Students will read, write, listen and speak for literary response and expressions.
ELA2.E.LR1A:  Students read a variety of literature of different genres; picture books; articles from children’s magazines; famous fables, myths and legends, songs, plays, and media productions; and works of fiction and nonfiction intended for young readers.  3 – Know the layout and organization of the library. Library Media Specialist along with the classroom teacher introduces a variety of genres to the students.   Having book talks, completing author studies, and integrating different fiction and non-fiction materials to units being covered in the classroom can accomplish this.
4 – Know how to borrow and care for library materials.
5 – Use effective listening and viewing skills.
6 – Recognize the parts of a book.
8 – Appreciate nursery rhymes and stories in rhyme.
9 – Know about authors and illustrators.
10 – Recognize folk and fairy tales from different ethnic/geographic groups.
11 – Recognize award-winning picture books, e.g. Caldecott
12 – Appreciate poetry
13 – Differentiate between fiction and non-fiction books.
15 – Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers.
16 – Locate and use the magazines in the library.
17 – Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects, title, author, and/or series.
19 – Locate and use the biography section.
30 – Recognize tall tales from various cultures.
Standard 3 
  Students will read, write, listen and speak for critical analysis and evaluation. 
   
ELA3.E.LR1B:  Students make decisions about the quality and dependability of text and experiences based on some criteria such as the attractiveness of the illustrations and the appeal of the characters in a picture book. 5 – Use effective listening and viewing skills. Library Media Specialist along with the classroom teacher can complete an author or illustrator study, identify the elements of two different award-winning picture books, and help students identify what contributes to an award-winning book.
6 - Recognize parts of a book.
9 – Know about authors and illustrators
10 – Recognize folk and fairy tales from different ethnic/geographic groups.  
11 – Recognize award-winning picture books. Library Media Specialist identifies different parts of a book and explains the importance of each part. (i.e. table of contents, index, glossary, illustrations, etc.)
30 – Recognize tall tales from various cultures.
 
Standard 4 
  Students will read, write, listen and speak for social interaction. 
ELA4.E.LS1A:  Students listen attentively and recognize when it’s appropriate for them to speak. 1 – Exhibit proper library media center behavior. Library Media Specialist orients students to rules and procedures when in the library.  
2 – Know the library rules and procedures.  
5 – Use effective listening and viewing skills. Library Media Specialist reads a story and asks students to retell, sequence, or respond appropriately when called upon.
7 – Develop retelling skills.