OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Library Media
Standards may be introduced at an earlier grade level and/or reviewed at a later grade level based upon the needs of the students.
5th Grade
5001 Identify information needs and select appropriate information resources.
5002 Recognize award-winning literature, e.g. Golden Sower, Coretta Scott King, and Newbery awards.
5003 Self-select and independently read fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. *
5004 Use appropriate resource materials to locate and evaluate information. *
5005 Create a report utilizing technology that communicates information gathered from research.
5006 Use note taking, outlining, and summarizing strategies to record and present information. *
5007 Identify problem solving methods to address inequities among groups of people.
6th Grade
6001 Seek information related to personal interests.
6002 Recognize award-winning literature, e.g. Golden Sower, Coretta Scott King, and Newbery awards.
6003 Self-select and independently read fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. *
6004 Use appropriate resource materials to locate and evaluate information. *
6005 Use note taking, outlining, and summarizing strategies to record and present information. *
6006 Compile bibliography/works cited list of materials used for research.
6007 Analyze how a person from one culture interacts with a different culture.
Grades 7 - 12
001 Use library resources to locate and select books and other materials to meet personal interests. **
002 Use efficient search techniques to access information from both print and nonprint resources.
003 Identify and gather sources of information and evaluate them for relevance and reliability. **
004 Generate questions, take notes, and summarize information obtained from a variety of primary and secondary sources. **
005 Evaluate the quality of the process and products of information seeking.
006 Cite sources used for research.
007 Demonstrate knowledge of copyright and fair use standards. **
008 Use software programs, such as word processing and multimedia presentation tools, to present synthesized information. **
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