Curriculum Area: English Language Arts - Commencement	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.
	ELA 1.1A Listening & Reading:
	Interpret and analyze complex informational texts and presentations, including technical manuals, professional journals, newspaper and broadcast editorials, electronic networks, political speeches and debates, and primary source material in their subject area courses	#15 -locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers	LMS helps students find materials
		#16-locate and use the magazines in the library	- Assist teachers in locating primary source documents
		#17-use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on a particular subject	- work with students on how to take notes, summarize, and paraphrase information
		#21-identify and use electronic resources	- teach faculty and teachers how to search electronic databases
		#27-select appropriate resources for reference information
		#28-use primary and secondary information sources
		#29-be able to paraphrase information
	ELA1.1A
	Synthesize information from diverse sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the information	#25 - be able to take simple notes                                                                                                       #26 - be able to cite sources	LMS will teach students how to skim and scan for needed information, take notes,  synthesize or summarize information; students will also be taught how to evaluate websites that are reputable
		#29 - be able to paraphrase information
		#40 - analyze and synthesize the information gathered from an online search
	ELA1.1C
	Use a combination of techniques (e.g. previewing, use of advance organizers, structural cues) to extract salient information from texts.	#25 - be able to take simple notes                                                                                                        #29 - be able to paraphrase information	LMS will teach students how to use graphic organizers and take notes; students will learn how to  paraphrase information and document their sources
		#35 - understand plagiarism and the need for documentation when doing a research project
	ELA1.1D
	Make distinctions about the relative value and significance of specific data, facts, and ideas	#40 - analyze and synthesize the information gathered from an online search	LMS will instruct students on Trash 'N Treasure note taking to determine important and unnecessary information
	ELA1.1F
	Evaluate writing strategies and presentational features that affect interpretation of the information	#37 - use multimedia software to produce presentations	LMS assists students with Microsoft Office for Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.                                                   - LMS assists students in teaching how to use graphic organizers
	ELA1.2A
	Write and Present research reports, feature articles, and thesis/support papers on a variety of topics related to all school subjects	#18 - use card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject	LMS assists students with Microsoft Office for PowerPoint, etc.
		#21 - identify and use electronic resources
		#27 - select appropriate resources for reference information	- LMS teaches students how to skim, scan, take notes, and use electronic databases
		#29 - be able to paraphrase information
		#33 - search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information
		#35 - understand plagiarism and the need for documentation when doing research project
		#37 - use multimedia software to produce presentations
	ELA1.2D
	Support interpretations and decisions about relative significance of information with explicit statement, evidence, and appropriate argument	#46 - use advanced features on electronic databases to retrieve specific information                                                                                           #43 - recognize difference between a citation, abstract, and a full-text article                                                                                             #40 - analyze and synthesize the information gathered from an online search	LMS instructs students in using electronic databases such as EBSCO
Standard 2
	Students will read, write, listen and speak for literary response and expressions.
	ELA 2.1 Listening and Reading:
	Read and view independently and fluently across many genres of literature from many cultures and historical periods	#17 - use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                                                                    #30 - recognize tall tales from various cultures                                  #42 - recognize excellent literature via award winning books	LMS booktalks resources from different genres
	Identify the distinguishing features of different literary genres, periods and traditions and use those features to interpret the work	#18 - use card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series	LMS shares a variety of books from different genres
	Recognize and understand the significance of a wide range of literary elements and techniques, (including figurative language, imagery, allegory, irony, blank verse, symbolism, stream of consciousness) and use those elements to interpret the work	#17 - use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                                                                       #33 - search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information                                                                                         #23 - use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet	LMS will expose students to a wide variety of literature that covers different literary elements/techniques
	Read aloud expressively to convey a clear interpretation of the work	#12 - appreciate poetry                                                                                       #23 - use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet                             #33 - search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information	LMS assists students in finding poems of interest and demonstrates how to use electronic databases such as Litfinder
	Evaluate literary merit based on an understanding  of the genre, the literary elements, and the literary period and tradition	#15 - locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers	LMS presents literature for students to rate literary merit and to debate
		#18 - use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects
		#42 - recognize excellent literature via award winning books, e.g. Newbery
	ELA 2.2 Speaking and Writing for Literary Response and Expression
	Present responses to and interpretations of works of recognized literary merit with references to the principal features of the genre, the period, and literary tradition, and drawing on their personal experiences and knowledge	#27 - select appropriate resources for reference information	LMS assists students in finding needed information; students can read short stories, determine the theme, and find that theme in other genres
		#18 - use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series
Standard 3
	Students will read, write, listen and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.
	ELA 3.1 Listening and Reading:
	Analyze, interpret, and evaluate ideas, information, organization, and language of a wide range of general and technical texts and presentations across subject areas, including technical manuals, professional journals, political speeches, and literary criticism	#35 - understand plagiarism and the need for documentation when doing a research project                                                                        #39 -analyze and synthesize the information gathered from an online search	LMS assists students in gathering information from newspapers or magazines and evaluates it based on bias, opinions, facts, etc.
	Evaluate the quality of the texts and presentations from a variety of critical perspectives within the field of study	#42 - recognize excellent literature via award winning books	LMS presents award winning books; students can read and vote on several nominated Newberry titles or any 2 titles on the basis of literary merit and include explanation to support claim
		#15 - Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers
	ELA 3.2 Speaking and Writing:
	Present orally and in writing well-developed analyses of issues, ideas, and texts, explaining the rationale of their positions and analyzing their positions from a variety of perspectives	#17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                                                                    #21 - Identify and use electronic resources                                   #26 - Be able to cite sources                                                                        #28 - Use primary and secondary information sources                                 #29 - Be able to paraphrase information	LMS works with students to reinforce skills in using the library's catalog; helps them use electronic resources; instructs students on how to paraphrase and document sources
	Make effective use of details, evidence, and arguments and of presentational strategies to influence an audience to adopt their position	#29 - Be able to paraphrase information	LMS instructs students in note taking and summarizing information
Standard 4
	Students will read, write, listen and speak for social interaction.
	ELA 4.1 Listening and Speaking:
	Express their thoughts and views clearly with attention to the perspectives and voiced concerns of the others in the conversation	#5 - Use effective listening and viewing skills
	ELA 4.2 Reading and Writing:
	Use a variety of print and electronic forms for social communication with peers and adults	#21 - Identify and use electronic resources                                   #22 - Comply with the district's Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet	LMS instructs students in using electronic resources