Kindergarten

 I Can Statements

I Can:

·       Choose a book that interests me. 

·       Enjoy a book by listening to the reader or looking at the pictures. 

·       Use both words and pictures to understand a book.

·       Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy).

·       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

·       Tell you the setting, characters, problem and solution in a fiction story.

·       Tell you facts from a nonfiction story.

·       Sit and listen to a story.

·       Answer questions about a story.

1^st Grade

I Can Statements

I Can:

·       Select a “just right/good fit” book with help.

·       Choose a book that interests me.

·       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.

·     Ask a question about finding a book.

·     Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy).

·       Understand that the library has different 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
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.

·       Tell you the setting, characters, problem and solution in a fiction story.

·       Tell you facts from a nonfiction story.

·       Sit and listen to a story.

·       Answer questions about a story.

2^nd 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.

·       Ask a question about finding a book.

·       Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy). 

·       Find different sections in the media center (Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction).

·       Locate books by authors in the Everybody section.

·       Locate and name the parts of a book.

·       Understand that knowing the title, author and keyword will help me find a book in the library.

·       Use different parts of a book to find information.

·       Respect media center materials and rules.

·       Work cooperatively in a group. 

3^rd 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.

·       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.

·       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
(Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography)

·       Locate books in the Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Biography sections, 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.

·       Use different parts of a book to find information.

·       Respect media center materials and rules.

·       Understand that authors and illustrators own their work.

·       Work cooperatively in a group.

4^th Grade & 5^th Grade

I Can Statements

I Can:

·       Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.    

·       Choose a book that interests me from different genres.

·       Describe the plot, characters, setting, main ideas, and author’s purpose in a book.

·       Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.

·       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.

·       Locate books in Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography sections.

·       Use different parts of a book to find information.

·       Use keywords to help me find information, asking for help when needed.

·       Use computer resources to find information.

·       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.

·       Conduct a research project

·       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.