Library Class Curriculum

In the LWSD library program, at the end of each level, students should have had experience with each critical content area. Students will not necessarily have instruction in each content area every year.

Level One - Grades K, 1, 2

• Understands and uses circulation procedures.
• Use proper care with materials
• Experience a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework .
• Develop literature appreciation.
• Receive an introduction to research process.
• Explore electronic information retrieval systems.
• Develop awareness of multimedia technology.
• Understand parts of a book.

Level Two - Grades 3, 4, 5

• Understand organizational system of the Library.
• Increase competence and independent use of the Library.
• Explore a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework.
• Develop literature appreciation.
• Use the research process.
• Use electronic retrieval systems to access a variety of information.
• Become familiar with current multi-media technology and production.
Use a variety of informational sources.