CUSD #95
Learner Objectives
Library & Technology for Second Grade
LIBRARY
The student who is information literate accesses information
efficiently and effectively.
Recognizes the need for information
• Uses a graphic organizer to recognize the need for additional information
• Selects books appropriate to interest
Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent
decision making.
• Selects reading materials appropriate to ability level
• Discerns between fact and opinion
Formulates questions based on information needs.
• Develops questions related to information needs
Identifies a variety of potential sources of information.
• Lists several information sources and explains the kind of information found in each
Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information.
• Differentiates between fiction and non-fiction by using the spine label
• Identifies parts of a book
• Locates, labels, and uses the various parts of the library media center
The student who is information literate evaluates information
critically and competently.
Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness.
Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion.
Identifies inaccurate and misleading information
Selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
• Writes two to three facts in order to answer research question presented
The student who is information literate uses information
accurately and creatively.
Uses information for practical application.
• Organizes information into appropriate topics
Integrates new information into one’s own knowledge.
• Identifies multiple facts from a non-fiction source
Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats.
• Uses a variety of formats at a basic level to produce and communicate information
The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and pursues information related to personal interests.
Seeks information related to various dimensions of well being such as career
interests, community involvement, health matters, and recreational pursuits.
• Builds upon an interest by seeking a variety of sources
The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of
information.
Is a competent and self-motivated reader.
Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats.
• Explains information presented in a variety of formats
The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge
generation.
Assesses the quality of the process and products of personal information seeking.
• Explains basic steps taken to locate information
Devises strategies for revising, improving, and updating self-generated knowledge.
• Explains and begins to use basic strategies for revising and improving product
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and recognizes
the importance of information to a democratic society.
Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures.
Respects the principle of equitable access to information.
• Demonstrates proper use of library materials
• Uses technology efficiently so it is available for others to use
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and practices
ethical behavior in regard to information and information
technology.
Respects the principles of intellectual freedom.
Respects intellectual property rights.
• Understands plagiarism and begins to translate text into own words
• Constructs basic bibliographic record to include title, author, copyright date
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and participates
effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
Shares knowledge and information with others.
• Verbalize new facts in a small or large group setting
• Communicates facts in a variety of ways
Respects others’ ideas and backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions.
• Uses appropriate listening skills while others are sharing information
• Describes others’ ideas accurately and completely
Collaborate with others both in person and through technologies to identify
information problems and to seek their solutions.
• Uses appropriate technology to express ideas
Collaborates with others both in person and through technologies to design and
develop information products and solutions.
• Uses basic checklist to evaluate final product and makes necessary revisions
TECHNOLOGY
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of
technology systems.
• Builds upon basic functions within a word processing program (i.e. font style and
size, font color, centering text, using tools)
• Inserts a graphic
• Begins to utilize home row finger positioning during word processing
• Demonstrates procedure for saving a file
• Demonstrates procedure for printing a file
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
• Types a multi-sentence document
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas
effectively.
• Produces a graphic organizer that contains two subtopics and supporting details
• Produces a simple PowerPoint presentation
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of
sources.
• Locates and records information using age appropriate on-line sources