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Library/Information Technology at McKnight Elementary School

The following is a brief overview of the library/technology curriculum activities experienced by second grade students. 

Library Classes

  • Learn to make independent reading selections according to interest.
  • Demonstrate acceptable behavior in the library and lab.
  • Demonstrate proper use of materials and equipment.
  • Locate main areas of library media center.
  • Define and understand library terminology.
  • Identify basic computer hardware components.
  • Demonstrate mouse functions, use of Windows commands, and location of special keyboard keys (shift, control, delete, backspace, etc,)
  • Use district network independently.
  • Open and close software applications, folders, and files.
  • Distinguish fiction from non-fiction.
  • Apply use of alphabet in arrangement of EASY book and Fiction section.
  • Use a chart to locate information.
  • Create computer generated graphics and make a slide show (Maps, Cool School).
  • Recognize the terms characters, setting, and plot.
  • Use and format of simple encyclopedias.
  • Locate specific information and write a simple report (Bats, Animal Reports, Books Jobs).
  • Use word processing skills including entering and deleting text, font choice, spacing, justification, and inserting graphics - (Fall Poems, Bat Fact reports, Name Styles, Winter Poems, Book Job Profiles, Mother’s Day Rebus Stories)
  • Use contents and index to locate specific information.
  • Develop map skills - use of compass roses, map key, etc.
  • Use print materials to locate information on topics (Mexico, Africa, etc.)
  • Use and format of simple atlas and atlas index. 
  • Use McKnight Web site links to access and use designated web sites.
  • Participate in a variety of literature/genre activities (African Folklore, Poetry, Caldecott Medal, How Books are Made).

Classworks GOLD

·         Grades K-5 – All students participate in the Language Arts and Math sections of Classworks GOLD with their classroom teachers.  Librarians are responsible for training of staff and the administration of the class lists and groupings.

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