SALTA 1st Grade Curriculum Map

Elementary Library  Brain Booster Overview  Suggested Scope and Sequence:   *Whenever possible Library Technicians will include read aloud books in their lessons. They will also use the ​ K-5 Elementary Media Standards ​ . August/September  Library Orientation, Procedures, Etiquette; Genre Focus: Fiction  October  Dewey Decimal, Book Talks, Digital CItizenship  November  Picture Book Month  December  Parts of a Book, Caring for Books  January  Review Library Expectations, Book Share Out, Elements of a  Story  February  Genre Focus: Humor / Riddles / Nursery Rhymes; How a Book is  Made  March  Genre Focus: Fantasy / Science Fiction / Historical Fiction  April  Genre Focus: Poetry; National Library Week, DEAR  May  Genre Focus: Graphic Novels / Mystery / Adventure 

Mission  CSD Libraries are committed to  providing a culture of literacy and  learning. Time spent in the library is  valuable and we strive to create a safe  place for everyone. Our libraries serve  as a catalyst to foster independent  readers, critical thinkers and curious  learners through emphasis on  information literacy, research skills,  and reading. 

What We Do  Reading Engagement:  

● Encourage students to develop a love of reading  through access and exposure to a variety of genres  ● Cultivate library skills and etiquette  Research and Information:  ● Teach analytical skills for information problem  solving  ● Promote the development of 21st Century research  skills  Media Literacy:  ● Question, analyze, and evaluate media messages for  accuracy, relevancy, and authority  ● Understand and practice safe and responsible use of  information and technology 

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