Draft: Curriculum

Committee Members: Jean Nagle, Blessed Sacrament Joan Bauk, Fr. Andrew White Karen Bentall, St. Francis de Sales Pam Cosgrove, St. Peter's Waldorf Dawne O'Dell, Mt. Calvary Maryrita Dunlavey, St. Catherine Laboure Ruth Enkiri, St. Joseph's Beltsville Judy Higgins, Woods Academy Carolyn Johnson, St. Bernard's Sue-Ann Norian, St. Ann's Academy Traci Renner, Archbishop Neale Gail Roddy, Chairperson, Our Lady of Mercy Katie Sague, Our Lady of Victory Anne Sprout, St. Bernadette Bobbi Thomas, St. Mark's Nancy Woodward, St. Elizabeth Vicky Zavilinsky, Holy Cross

Kindergarten: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner develops an awareness of the book. Student who contributes positively to the learner community recognizes the appropriate listening and viewing skills. Grade 1: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner identifies reading materials of personal interest. Student who contributes positively to the learner community understands the library behavior, rules and vocabulary. Grade 2: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner comprehends the organizational structure of information. Student who contributes positively to the learning community practices the appropriate behavior. Grade 3: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner demonstrates an understanding of the organizational structure of information. Student who contributes positively to the learning community shares information in a constructive manner. Grade 4: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner will differentiate between materials for personal interest and classroom study. Student who contributes positively to the learning community will select a work behavior to foster sharing and knowledge. Grade 5: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner selects information using print and non-print resources. Student who contributes positively to the learning community initiates behavior that fosters cooperation. Grade 6: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner evaluates information using print and non-print resources. Student who contributes positively to the learning community modifies behavior to create an appropriate learning environment. Grade 7: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner reconstructs information effectively. Student who contributes positively to the learning community adheres to the ethical use of information. Grade 8: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner appraises the use of information. Student who contributes positively to the learning community displays and practices the appropriate behavior to foster the ethical use of information. This K-8 Curriculum outline supports AASL: The Nine Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/informationpower/informationpower.htm, see pdf.file.