Items in parentheses indicate Missouri Show-Me Standards.

Learner Objective 1.2      Apply appropriate reading strategies to assimilate information from text in the most effective way possible. (1.5, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3; All content areas)

            1.2.1    scan headings and subheadings of nonfiction reading material

            1.2.2    skim information for main idea under relevant headings

1.2.3    read, interpret, and verify graphic information found in illustrations, maps, charts, etc.

Learner Objective 2.1      Define an information problem and identify information needed to solve the problem.  (1.1, 1.10, 3.1; All Content Areas)

            2.1.1     identify main topic

            2.1.2     brainstorm to develop subtopics/questions

            2.1.3     identify and evaluate information already known

Learner Objective 2.2      Demonstrate proficiency in developing a search strategy for locating information.   (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.7; CA2, CA3, SS7

            2.2.1     identify and determine all sources appropriate to the task

            2.2.2     define and develop keyword and Boolean search terms to assist in locating call numbers and searching for information in print indexes and on electronic databases

            2.2.3     develop and list alternative, narrower, and broader terms needed to perform an information search using electronic databases

            2.2.4     consider and prioritize selected sources of information

Learner Objective 2.3      Apply understanding of the systematic arrangement of library materials. (1.8; SS 7, MA 5)

            2.3.2     locate information in a variety of print and electronic resources

Learner Objective 3.1      Determine and use the best resources for a given need. (1.2, 1.4)

            3.1.1     identify and compare possible resources for their appropriateness to the task

Learner Objective 3.2      Use specialized encyclopedias and reference sources. (1.2, 1.4)

             3.2.1          evaluate and select information resources that are understandable, relevant, current, valid and authoritative

            3.2.2          recognize information based on opinion and select information resources for

objectivity

Learner Objective 3.3      Evaluate and utilize appropriate resources for the required task.  (1.5, 3.7, 1.7; CA 3, 5)   

3.3.1     use paraphrase and summarization to record information

3.3.2          use an efficient system to organize information

Learner Objective 3.4      Practice ethical use of information and technologies. (4.4; SS 3, 6)

            3.4.1          make ethical choice, adhere to district policies and abide by federal copyright laws

Learner Objective 4.1      Effectively communicate information or ideas through a completed product. (1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 2.7; CA 1, 4, 6)

Learner Objective 4.2      Construct a bibliography for a variety of print and non-print resources using MLA and/or APA styles.  (1.8, 4.1, 4.4; CA 4)

Learner Objective 4.3       Apply the information problem solving process to acquire and use information for

solving personal, school and work-related tasks.  (3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.7, 4.1)

4.3.2          apply skills to other libraries, to electronic resources available outside of

the library setting

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