Primary Information Literacy Continuum

P1 / P2

P3 Works cooperatively with peers, school members, and others when using technology.

Works cooperatively with others when using the resources within the Library Resource Center.

Works cooperatively with others when using the resources within the Library Resource Center.

Ethical Use of Information

Works cooperatively with peers, school members, and others when using technology.

Explains that it is wrong to copy from another student.

P4

Explains that it is wrong to copy from others’ work.

Explains the basic concept of plagiarism as copying the work of others.

P6

Explains the basic concept of plagiarism and academic honesty.

P7

Explains the concept of plagiarism and academic honesty.

P8

Explains the concept of plagiarism and academic honesty and the importance of paraphrasing. Explains the basic concept of intellectual property.

Demonstrates acceptable computer usage according to Stonehill PYP Responsible Use Agreement.

Credits sources by citing title, author or web address.

Credits sources by citing title, author or web address.

Credits sources by citing title, author or web address.

Credits all sources properly with title, author, and page number.

Takes notes to answer research questions by writing down words and phrases and drawing pictures from sources.

Uses note taking skills to answer research questions with words and phrases from sources.

Uses note taking skills to answer research questions.

Uses note taking skills to answer research questions.

Discusses responsible use and misuse of technology, as according Stonehill PYP Responsible Use Agreement.

Discusses responsible use and misuse of technology, as according to Stonehill PYP Responsible Use Agreement.

Discusses responsible use and misuse of technology, as according to Stonehill PYP Responsible Use Agreement.

Discusses responsible use and misuse of technology, as according to Stonehill PYP Responsible Use Agreement.

Discusses responsible use and misuse of technology, as according to Stonehill PYP Responsible Use Agreement.

Observes internet safety procedures including safeguarding personal information.

Follows internet safety procedures including safeguarding personal information and equipment.

Follows internet safety procedures including safeguarding personal information and equipment.

Follows internet safety procedures including safeguarding personal information and equipment.

Follows internet safety procedures including safeguarding personal information and equipment.

Accesses appropriate information and uses technology responsibly.

Discusses privacy, security, copyright, piracy and downloading, cyber bullying and other issues related to safe and responsible use of information and communication technology.

Respects privacy of others.

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P5

Accesses appropriate information and uses technology responsibly.

Accesses appropriate information and uses technology responsibly.

P1 / P2

P3

P4

Browses the Library Resource Center resources of interest and check out books. Identifies and discusses personal interest when reading or listening to stories. Demonstrate the use of shelf markers as a means to locate and organise resources.

Browses the Library Resource Center resources of interest and check out books.

Seeks information about personal interests by using the Library Resource Center catalogue to find materials.

Identifies and discusses personal interest when reading or listening to stories.

Identifies and discusses personal interest when reading or listening to stories.

Demonstrate the use of shelf markers as a means to locate and organise resources.

Investigate

Distinguishes between fiction and nonfiction resources.

Identifies and uses cover and illustrations to locate and gather information.

Identifies and uses cover, title page and illustrations to locate and gather information. Develops and explains a strategy to solve an information problem.

P6

P7

Explains that fiction books are organized by author’s last name in alphabetical order. Explains the organization and use of important areas of the Library Resource Center.

Explains that fiction books are organized by author’s last name in alphabetical order. Explains the organization and use of important areas of the Library Resource Center.

Associates the Dewey number system with areas of interest.

Associates the Dewey number system with areas of interest.

Identifies the ten major Dewey areas and what main topics are included in each.

Uses the online Library Resource Center catalogue to locate materials.

Use the online Library Resource Center catalogue to locate materials.

Use the online Library Resource Center catalogue to locate materials.

Uses simple databases and preselected websites to locate information to satisfy personal and academic interests.

Uses pre-selected web resources to locate information.

Uses pre-selected web and primary sources to locate and gather information.

Uses pre-selected web and primary sources to locate and gather information.

Identifies and uses cover, title page and spine to locate and gather information.

Examines the title, pictures and text of a book to determine its usefulness in answering research questions.

Evaluates the relevance of sources by examining the title, table of contents and index of books and the layout and navigation tools of websites.

Develops and explains a strategy to solve an information problem.

Develops and explains a strategy to solve an information problem.

Develops and explains a strategy to solve an information problem.

Identifies and discusses different formats and purposes for resources.

Identifies available resources and genres that are most appropriate for own abilities and informational needs.

Demonstrate the use of shelf markers as a means to locate and organise resources.

P5

Identifies and discusses personal interest when reading or listening to stories. Demonstrate the use of shelf markers as a means to locate and organise resources.

Distinguishes between fiction and nonfiction resources. Explains that fiction resources are organized by the author’s last name in alphabetical order.

Distinguishes between fiction and nonfiction resources. Explains that fiction resources are organized by author’s last name in alphabetical order.

Follows signage to locate important areas of the Library Resource Center.

Follows signage to locate important areas of the Library Resource Center.

Selects and uses appropriate sources with guidance to answer questions.

Select and uses appropriate sources to answer questions. Finds facts in more than one source to answer questions.

Uses organizational systems and electronic search strategies to locate appropriate resources. Finds similar big ideas and facts in more than one source to answer questions.

Evaluates the relevance of sources by examining the title, table of contents and index of books and the layout and navigation tools of websites. Develops and explains a range of strategies to solve an information problem. Identifies available resources and genres that are most appropriate for own abilities and informational needs. Uses organizational systems and electronic search strategies to locate appropriate resources. Finds similar big ideas and facts in more than one source to answer questions. Uses at least two sources to answer research questions.

Finds facts and briefly summarizes them via writing, drawing, or verbalization to answer questions. Uses basic skim/scan strategies to locate information that is appropriate to age and ability level.

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P8

Seeks information about personal interests by using the Library Resource Center catalogue to find materials and resources.

Explains the organization and use of important areas of the Library Resource Center. Identifies the ten major Dewey areas and what main topics are included in each. Uses the online Library Resource Center catalogue independently to locate materials Uses pre-selected web and primary sources to locate and gather information. Uses table of contents, index, chapter and section headings, topic sentences, to locate information and select main ideas. Develops and explains a range of strategies to solve an information problem. Recognizes the differences and similarities of genres and the types of information included in each, and chooses resources appropriate to needs. Uses organizational systems and electronic search strategies to locate appropriate resources. Finds similar big ideas and facts in more than one source to answer questions. Selects and uses multiple appropriate print, non-print, electronic and human sources to answer questions.

Paraphrases, summarizes information that answer research questions.

Paraphrases, summarizes information that answer research questions.

Summarizes information that answers research questions.

Uses skim/scan strategies to locate information that is appropriate to age and ability level.

Uses skim/scan strategies to locate information that is appropriate to age and ability level.

Uses skim/scan to locate main ideas.

Sorts and classifies information into important and unimportant.

Differentiates between important and unimportant details.

Differentiates between important and unimportant details.

Differentiates between important and unimportant details.

Uses navigation strategies to locate information within a website.

Uses navigation tools of a website to find information.

Uses navigation tools of a website to find information.

Uses the structure and navigation tools of a website to find relevant information.

Reflects on feedback from librarian/ teachers to consider information gathered.

Responds to questions posed by librarian/teacher by investigating further.

Responds to questions posed by librarian/teacher by investigating further.

Evaluates electronic and print information to determine whether it is important, accurate or misleading. Uses the structure and navigation tools of a website to find relevant information. Uses feedback from librarian/ teachers, peers, and experts to rethink and evaluate information gathered.