Hingham Public Schools
Library Media Curriculum Guidelines
Third Grade
Description
Third grade students visit the library regularly for instruction and book selection. There is a strong emphasis on literature appreciation, peer sharing and further development of information literacy skills utilizing the informational texts and resources in accordance with state and national standards. Kindergarten through second grade curricula are reviewed and reinforced.
Objectives
· Develop the ability to evaluate award winning literature
· Further exploration of informational texts and resources
· Introduction to online databases
· Identify title page, copyright page, table of contents, index and glossary
· Further develop the ability to listen, evaluate and respond to media
· Further develop awareness of the organization of the library
Expectations
Students will be able to locate books for pleasure and intellectual curiosity.
Students will be able to recognize exemplary authors’ and illustrators’ works.
Students will view the library as a place to discover self-interests and a place to support their regular classroom academics and growth.
Students will understand their responsibility for library materials and understand the importance of the library community and shared material.
Students will follow the Hingham Public School Rules of the Road and apply it to all library procedures.
Library Media Curriculum Guidelines
Third Grade
Description
Third grade students visit the library regularly for instruction and book selection. There is a strong emphasis on literature appreciation, peer sharing and further development of information literacy skills utilizing the informational texts and resources in accordance with state and national standards. Kindergarten through second grade curricula are reviewed and reinforced.
Objectives
· Develop the ability to evaluate award winning literature
· Further exploration of informational texts and resources
· Introduction to online databases
· Identify title page, copyright page, table of contents, index and glossary
· Further develop the ability to listen, evaluate and respond to media
· Further develop awareness of the organization of the library
Expectations
Students will be able to locate books for pleasure and intellectual curiosity.
Students will be able to recognize exemplary authors’ and illustrators’ works.
Students will view the library as a place to discover self-interests and a place to support their regular classroom academics and growth.
Students will understand their responsibility for library materials and understand the importance of the library community and shared material.
Students will follow the Hingham Public School Rules of the Road and apply it to all library procedures.