MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MEDIA CENTER PROGRAM
K-5
Authored by: Gayle Stein, Angela Donovan, Sherrie Taylor
Reviewed by: Lee Nittel,
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Janine Loconsolo,
Supervisor of Elementary Education
Adopted by the Board: January, 2013
Members of the Board of Education: Lisa Ellis, President
Patrick Rowe, Vice-President
David Arthur
Kevin Blair
Shade Grahling
Linda Gilbert
Thomas Haralampoudis James Novotny
Superintendent: Dr. Michael Rossi
Madison Public Schools
359 Woodland Road, Madison, NJ 07940
www.madisonpublicschools.org
I. OVERVIEW
Each of our elementary schools have a vibrant media center serving the students and staff. At the
K-3 level, students visit the media center once a week for scheduled instruction, and as needed for
other research or book seeking purposes. Students in 4th and 5th grades do not have a weekly
scheduled media center time, but rather utilize the center for book seeking as needed and for
research opportunities with their classroom teachers.
The purpose of this curriculum is to act as a framework for instructing students to be seekers and
users of information and ideas. The areas of instruction set forth in this curriculum guide are based
on the National Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning developed by the American
Association of School Librarians (AASL).
II. GOALS (Linked to American Association of School Librarians)
Learners will inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge
Learners will draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new
situations, and create new knowledge
Learners will share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our
democratic society
Learners will pursue personal and aesthetic growth
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III. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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How do I behave in the media center?
What are my responsibilities as a media center user?
How is the media center organized?
What are examples of quality literature?
How do I find books related to my personal interests and needs?
How do I find relevant information in books?
How do I use technology properly and effectively?
How do I assess, evaluate, and use the information that I have gathered?
Kindergarten
Suggested Time Line
4 weeks
6 weeks
6 weeks
Throughout the year
Standards Met
1.1
1.2
2.3
3.2
4.1
4.3
Instructional Objectives
Library citizenship
Care of materials
Circulation procedures
Literature appreciation
Throughout the year
1.3
2.3
Books
Throughout the year
4.4
2.2
General Circulation
First Grade
Suggested Time Line
3 weeks
6 weeks
5 weeks
6 weeks
Throughout the year
Standards Met
1.1
1.2
2.3
4.4
2.2
3.2
4.1
4.3
Instructional Activities and Resources
Sharing stories related to library etiquette
Modeling of behavior
Instructional Objectives
Library citizenship
Care of materials
Circulation procedures
General Circulation
Literature Appreciation
Sharing Seasonal Stories
Book talking new books
Written or illustrated activities related to the shared
reading
Variety of fiction and informational books
Introducing authors and illustrators such as Mo Willems,
David McKee, and others
Shelf Marker Hokey Pokey
Instructional Activities and Resources
How to Care for a Book minibook activity
Introduction of Book Hospital
Introduction of appropriate literature and discussion,
such as I Took My Frog to the Library
Demonstrate library arrangement with activities such as
lining up next to the letter of your last name
Alphabetizing activities
Introduction and location of Easy Readers and
comparison to picture books, by such writers as James
Marshall and Cynthia Rylant, with simple writing
activities related to the story
Sharing of holiday and seasonal stories and
Activities related to literature such as recitations and
Reader’s Theatre
Extended activities such as stick puppets
Simple writing and /or illustrating activities
Author and illustrator studies, such as Leo Lionni, Ezra
Jack Keats, Melanie Watts and others
Throughout the year
1.3
2.3
Books
4 weeks
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.2
Reference
Second Grade
Suggested Time Line
3 weeks
3 weeks
Standards Met
1.1
1.2
2.3
3 weeks
Throughout the year
6 weeks
Throughout the year
3.2
4.1
4.3
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.3
1.3
2.3
Instructional Objectives
Library citizenship
Care of materials
Circulation procedures
Literature appreciation
Computers/Online catalog
Introduction of informational books for classroom related
activities such as All About…books for nonfiction
research
Simple Atlas and /or globe activities related to literature
being shared, such as folktales from around the world
Instructional Activities
Emphasize previous skills through such activities as
chants e.g. “No, No, Never Never” and modeling and
role playing activities on handling of materials, such as
shelf markers
Sharing quality literature and a variety of literature,
such as fairy tales and folktales, Caldecott award
winning books, poetry and author studies through the
such activities and Caldecott voting and creation of Flip
Book, transitional author studies appropriate for grade
level
Introduction of simple OWL searches through OPAC
and paired or group activities as locating the book on the
shelf
Books
Building on previously learned skills of parts of a book
Non fiction research related to classroom curriculum
such as Weather studies, and compare/contrast fiction
with informational book
6weeks
4.4
2.2
General Circulation
Continue reinforcement of previous learned skills
Expanding on non fiction location skills and
introduction of the Dewey Decimal system as an
arrangement of that section
4 weeks
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.2
Reference
Introduction of reference materials such as
Encyclopedias searches and browsing activities
Third Grade
Suggested Time Line
2 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
Throughout the year
6 weeks
Standards Met
1.1
1.2
2.3
3.2
4.1
4.3
Instructional Objectives
Library citizenship
Care of materials
Circulation procedures
Literature Appreciation
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.3
Computers/Online Catalog
1.3
2.3
Books
6 weeks
4.4
2.2
General Circulation
6 weeks
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.2
Reference
Throughout the year
Fourth Grade
Suggested Time Line
2 weeks
Standards Met
1.1
1.2
2.3
Instructional Objectives
Library citizenship
Care of materials
Instructional Activities
Reinforce skills from previous grades through
use of literature, e.g. Wild About Books and
through discussion as well as through such
projects as creating a poster of good library
manners
Continue sharing quality literature to expand
on different genre of literature e.g. Swamp
Angel for Tall Tales
Book talk series books and authors appropriate
for the age group
Reinforce search by introducing Beginner
Searches using Title, Author or Keyword
through Scavenger Hunts
Introduction of such databases as Enchanted
Learning and World Book as well as website s
for information on research topics, such as
Native Americans
Expand on skills learned in previous grades by
selected research activities such as using
graphic organizers for information about
Presidents and other activities that encourage
the use of specific text features
Expand on previously learned skills by
increased understanding of the Dewey Decimal
System and library arrangement, specifically
those areas linked to the classroom curriculum
Introduce other reference materials such as
print encyclopedias for Native America
research or research on Famous Women
Instructional Activities
Review of previously learned skills
As needed
Circulation procedures
Literature Appreciation
As needed
3.2
4.1
4.3
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.3
Ongoing throughout the
year as needed
1.3
2.3
Books
As needed
4.4
2.2
General Circulation
As needed
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.2
1.3
Reference
As needed
Fifth Grade
Suggested Time Line
2 week
As needed
As needed
Standards Met
1.1
1.2
2.3
3.2
4.1
4.3
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.3
Computers/Online Catalog
Introducing new books, award winner, poetry,
series books, and genre or authors at teachers
request
Review of previously learned skills and
expansion of search strategies to include more
refined searches and location skills, through
Scavenger Hunts and class assignments, such as
Native American studies, Explorers and Black
History
Reinforce and expand on effectively and
efficiently locating information required for
research, using informational text features
Review of arrangement of library, specifically
the Fiction and Biography books as well as the
subject arrangement of materials in the non
fiction section by subjects to encourage
independent location of materials
Effective use of encyclopedias and almanacs to
locate needed information based on curriculum
and student interests
Bibliographic Citation
Introducing the correct MLA citation format
using author, title, copyright date for books and
well as name and URL for websites
Instructional Objectives
Library citizenship
Instructional Activities
Review of previously learned skills
Care of materials
Circulation procedures
Literature Appreciation
Computers/Online Catalog
Introducing new books, award winner, poetry,
series books, and genre or authors at teachers
request
Review of previously learned skills and
expansion of search strategies to include more
refined searches and location skills, through
Scavenger Hunts and class assignments, such as
Throughout the year
1.3
2.3
Books
As needed
4.4
2.2
General Circulation
As needed
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.2
1.3
Reference
As needed
Assessment:
• Observation of student behavior
• Participation in stories and recitations
• Active involvement in discussions
• Completion of assignments
• Contribution in partner or group activities
• Oral presentations
• Written, illustrated, or computer generated product
Bibliographic Citation
Pond Life, Aviation, Colonial Life, Black
History
Reinforce and expand on effectively and
efficiently locating information required for
research, using informational text features
Review of arrangement of library, specifically
the Fiction and Biography books as well as the
subject arrangement of materials in the non
fiction section by subjects to encourage
independent location of materials
Effective use of encyclopedias and almanacs to
locate needed information based on curriculum
and student interests
Introducing the correct MLA citation format
using author, title, place of publication,
publisher, and copyright date for books and
well as website name and URL
Key:
I-Introduce
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M-Maintain and Apply
Madison School District
Scope and Sequence
Library Media Curriculum
The students in grades K- 5 will be able to:
I. Orientation - Library Citizenship/Location of Materials
A. Demonstrate appropriate media center behavior
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B. Utilize circulation procedures efficiently and effectively
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C. Demonstrate care of materials
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d. Biography
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e. Magazines
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1. Identify, locate, select, and access materials
a. Easy/Picture Books
b. Fiction
c. Nonfiction
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Reference (print and nonprint)
g. Computer Stations
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II. Books
Scope and Sequence
A. Identify, locate, and utilize parts of a book
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1. Cover/Dust Jacket
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2. Title
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3. Author (s)
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4. Illustrator
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5. Spine
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6. Spine Label
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8. Verso Page/Copyright Page
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9. Publisher
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10. Place of Publication
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11. Copyright Date
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7. Title Page
12. Dedication
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13. Table of Contents
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14. Illustrations
15. Captions
16. Index
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18. Appendix
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19. Bibliography/Webliography
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B. Understand that fiction and nonfiction books can be used as resources for research and class assignments
C. Understand that fiction and nonfiction books can be used as resources for recreational reading
III. Literature Appreciation
Scope and Sequence
A. Recognize and appreciate quality literature
1. Fiction Genre, e.g. Historical, Realistic, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
2. Traditional Literature, e.g. Folktales, Fairytales, Tall Tales, Fables, Poetry
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3. Seasonal Stories/ New Literature/Transitional Readers
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2. Plot
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3. Setting
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4. Sequencing
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5. Predicting/Foreshadowing
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B. Identify the elements of literature
C. Identify the works of noted authors/illustrators
IV. Computers/Online Catalog
Scope and Sequence
A. Understand operating systems
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1. Basic Search
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a. By subject
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b. By Title
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c. By Author
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a. Author (s)
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b. Title (s)
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c. Call Number
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B. Understand and utilizes computer applications and software (databases, presentations, word processing)
C. Understand and utilize the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) operations
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2. Assessment of search technique/Interpretation of record
d. Imprint (publisher, place of publication, copyright date)
e. Summary
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V. General/Circulating Collection
Scope and Sequence
A. Identify, locate, and utilize materials by classification
1. Easy/Picture books
a. Author’s imagination
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b. Author’s style
c. Illustrations
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d. Illustrator’s style
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e. Caldecott Medals/Other Medals
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2. Fiction/Chapter/Beginning Readers
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a. Author’s imagination
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c. Genre
d. Newbery Medals/ Other Medals
3. Nonfiction books
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a. Dewey Decimal Classification System
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b. Biography
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c. Poetry
d. Information evaluation (understanding, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and apply appropriate
information effectively)
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A. Identify, locate, select and utilize print and nonprint reference materials
1. Encyclopedias
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a. Search Strategies
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b. Print encyclopedias, select volume, use index, and guide words properly
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c. Information Evaluation (understand, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and apply appropriate
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3. Almanacs
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4. Dictionaries
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5. Online Databases
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a. Technical skills
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b. Search Strategies
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c. Information Evaluation (understand, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and apply
appropriate information effectively)
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1. Menu Bar
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2. Help Screen(s)
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3. Search Strategies
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2. Atlases
B. Understand and utilize the Internet/WWW
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5. Information and website evaluation (understand, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and apply
appropriate information effectively)
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C. Internet safety
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