Kindergarten
I Can Statements
I Can:
 Choose a book that interests me.
 Choose a book that will answer my questions with a teacher’s help.
 Enjoy a book by listening to the reader or looking at the pictures.
 Use both words and pictures to understand a book.
 Use information I know about authors and illustrators
to select books that I will enjoy.
 Take part in the Goldfinch Award voting.
 Ask a question about finding a book.
 Tell the difference between fact and fiction (reality and fantasy).
 Understand that the library has different places for different types of
books and materials.
 Find the alphabet markers in the Everybody books.
 Find library books with help from a teacher.
 Tell you that the author writes the words in a book.
 Tell you that an illustrator draws the pictures in a book.
 Point to the cover, spine and title on a book.
 Follow library rules.
 Carefully use library materials:
Turn the pages of a book carefully
Use a bookmark to hold my place
Keep books safe at home
Return books to the library on time
 Return a book to its spot on the shelf using a shelf
marker.
 Work together with others.
1st Grade
I Can Statements
I Can:
 Select a “just right/good fit” book with help.
 Choose a book that interests me.
 Choose a book that will answer my questions with a teacher’s help.
 Enjoy all kinds of books by listening to a reader or by reading them by
myself.
 Use both words and pictures to understand a book.
 Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books
that I will enjoy.
 Take part in the Goldfinch Award voting.
 Ask a question about finding a book.
 Tell the difference between fact and fiction
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 Understand that the library has different
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places for different types of books and materials.
 Find books in the Everybody section.
 Find and name parts of a book.
 Follow library rules.
 Carefully use library materials:
Turn the pages of a book carefully
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Use a bookmark to hold my place
Keep books safe at home
Return books to the library
on time
 Return a book to its spot on the shelf using a shelf
marker.
 Work together with others.
2nd Grade
I Can Statements
I Can:
 Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.
 Choose a book that interests me.
 Choose a book that will help me answer my questions,
with the teacher’s help.
 Enjoy all kinds of books by listening to a reader or by reading them by
myself.
 Find the plot, characters, setting, and main ideas in a book.
 Use story clues and my own background knowledge to take part in a book
discussion.
 Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books
that I will enjoy.
 Take part in the Goldfinch Award voting.
 Ask a question about finding a book.
 Tell the difference between fact and fiction (reality and fantasy).
 Find different sections in the library(Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction).
 Locate books by authors in the Everybody and
Fiction section.
 Locate and name the parts of a book.
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 Use a thesaurus, dictionary, and glossary with adult help.
 Understand that knowing the title, author and keyword will help me find a
book in the library.
 Explain that the purpose of the online catalog is to help locate books in
the library.
 Use different parts of a book to find information.
 Begin exploring different kinds of information books with help from the
teacher.
 Begin exploring the Super 3 Research Model with teacher assistance.
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 Respect library materials and rules.
 Understand that authors and illustrators own their work.
 Use books and computer resources to create projects to show what I’ve
learned.
 Work cooperatively in a group.
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I Can Statements
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Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.
Choose a book that interests me.
Choose a book that will help me answer my questions.
Find the plot, characters, setting, main idea, and author’s
purpose in a book.
Use story clues and my own background knowledge to take part in a book
discussion.
Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books
that I will enjoy.
Take part in the Goldfinch Award and/or the Iowa Children’s
Choice Award voting.
Ask a question about finding a book.
Tell the difference between Nonfiction and Fiction.
Understand that each book should be in only its spot on the shelf.
Find different sections in a library
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 Locate books in the Everybody, Fiction,
Nonfiction, and Biography sections, asking for help when needed.
 Use a thesaurus, dictionary, encyclopedia, or atlas to answer questions,
asking for help when needed.
 Locate and name parts of a book.
 Understand that knowing the title, author or keyword will help me find a
book in the library.
 Understand that the purpose of the online catalog is to help
locate books in the library.
 Use different parts of a book to find information.
 Know which kind of book to use for the information that I need, asking
for help when needed.
 Take notes from a reference or nonfiction book.
 Begin exploring the Super 3 Research Model with teacher assistance.
 Plan
 Do
 Review
 Respect library materials and rules.
 Understand that authors and illustrators own their work.
 Use books and computer resources to create projects to show
what I’ve learned.
 Create a basic bibliography.
 Work cooperatively in a group.
4th Grade & 5th Grade
I Can Statements
I Can:
 Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.
 Choose a book that interests me from different genres.
 Choose a book that will help me answer my questions.
 Describe the plot, characters, setting, main ideas, and author’s purpose in
a book.
 Use story clues and my own background knowledge to participate in a
book discussion.
 Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books
that I will enjoy.
 Participate in the Iowa Children’s Choice Award voting.
 Use books, magazines, the Internet, and other technology for
information and things that interest me.
 Ask questions about finding resources, using information I already know,
and asking for help when needed.
 Explain how Fiction and Nonfiction
books are organized in the library.
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 Locate books in Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography sections.
 Use a dictionary, encyclopedia, or atlas to answer questions, asking for
help when needed.
 Use different parts of a book to find information.
 Use keywords to help me find information, asking for help when needed.
 Use the title, author or keyword within the online catalog to help
locate books in the library.
 Use computer resources to find information.
4th Grade & 5th Grade
I Can Statements
I Can:
 Skim and scan different parts of a book to find information.
 Know which kind of book to use for the information that I need, asking
for help when needed.
 Understand the importance of accurate information, with adult help.
 Take notes and summarize from a reference or nonfiction source or
computer resource.
 Use the Big 6 Research Model with teacher assistance.
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Information Seeking Strategies
Location and Access
Use of Information
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Evaluation
 Follow writing steps to share ideas I’ve learned.
 Use word processing, drawing, presentation, graphing, and other
computer tools to illustrate my ideas.
 Respect library materials and rules.
 Understand that authors and illustrators own their work.
 Use books and computer resources to create projects to show what I’ve
learned.
 Create a basic bibliography.
 Work cooperatively in a group.