Goals and Objectives for Library Pupils

Goal: To Enjoy, Appreciate, and Understand Different Kinds of Literature
Objective: To enjoy listening to, reading, and discussing a variety of books
Objective: To choose different types of books that we might enjoy reading on our own
Objective: To think critically and evaluate the quality of the books we read through discussion or writing
Goal: To Develop Successful Information-Seeking Skills and Habits
Objective: To understand the purposes of different resources so we know where to look
Objective: To become familiar with search methods for information
Goal: To Participate in a Fun and Respectful Learning Community
Objective: To create a learning environment where we respect one another, respect the resources and physical space of the library, act in a manner that promotes safety, and feel comfortable sharing our ideas

Click on one of the Goals or Objectives that guide Mrs. Gilchrist's School Library Media Center curriculum to view its connections to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards and, if applicable, the Pennsylvania Reading Anchors.


Goal: To Enjoy, Appreciate, and Understand Different Kinds of Literature

Objective: To enjoy listening to, reading, and discussing a variety of books

Pennsylvania Reading Anchors
R3.A.1.2: Word Recognition Skills
R3.A.1.3: Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions
R3.A.1.4: Main Idea / Relevant Details
R3.A.1.5: Summarize Fiction
R3.A.1.1: Word Recognition Skills (Nonfiction)
R3.A.2.3.1: Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions (Nonfiction)
R3.A.2.4.1: Identify Main Ideas and Details (Nonfiction)
R3.A.2.5.1: Summarize Major Points of Nonfiction Text
R3.A.2.6.1: Identify Intended Purpose of the Text (Nonfiction)
R3.B.1.1: Components in Fiction and Literary Nonfiction
R3.B.1.2: Connections Between Texts
R3.B.3.3: Text Organization (Nonfiction)
Pennsylvania Academic Standards
1.1.5.C: Use knowledge of phonics, syllabication, prefixes, suffixes, the dictionary or context clues to decode and understand new words during reading. Use these words accurately in writing and speaking.
1.1.5.D: Identify the basic ideas and facts in text using strategies (e.g., prior knowledge, illustrations and headings) and information from other sources to make predictions about text.
1.1.5.G: Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text.
1.1.5.H: Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading.
1.2.5.A: Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.
1.3.5.A: Read and understand works of literature.
1.3.5.F: Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry and drama.
1.6.5.A: Listen to others.
1.6.5.B: Listen to a selection of literature (fiction and/or nonfiction).
1.6.5.D: Contribute to discussions.

Objective: To choose different types of books that we might enjoy reading on our own

Pennsylvania Reading Anchors
R3.A.1.6: Genre of Text
R3.B.1.2: Connections Between Texts
Pennsylvania Academic Standards
1.1.5.A: Establish the purpose for reading a type of text (literature, information) before reading.
1.1.5.B: Select texts for a particular purpose using the format of the text as a guide.

Objective: To think critically and evaluate the quality of the books we read through discussion or writing

Pennsylvania Reading Anchors
R3.A.1.5: Summarize Fiction
R3.A.1.6: Genre of Text
R3.A.1.6.1: Intended Purpose of Text
R3.B.1.1: Components in Fiction and Literary Nonfiction
R3.B.1.2: Connections Between Texts
R3.A.2.5.1: Summarize Major Points of Nonfiction Text
R3.A.2.6.1: Identify Intended Purpose of the Text (Nonfiction)
R3.B.3.3: Text Organization
Pennsylvania Academic Standards
1.1.5.G: Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text.
1.2.5.A: Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.
1.3.5.A: Read and understand works of literature.
1.3.5.F: Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry and drama.
1.4.5.C: Write persuasive pieces with a clearly stated position or opinion and supporting detail, citing sources when needed.
1.5.5.B: Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.5.C: Write with controlled and/or subtle organization.
1.5.5.E: Revise writing to improve organization and word choice; check the logic, order of ideas and precision of vocabulary.
1.5.5.F: Edit writing using the conventions of language.
1.5.5.G: Present and/or defend written work for publication when appropriate.
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Goal: To Develop Successful Information-Seeking Skills and Habits

Objective: To understand the purposes of different resources so we know where to look

Pennsylvania Reading Anchor
R3.A.2.6.1: Identify Intended Purpose of the Text (Nonfiction)
Pennsylvania Academic Standards
1.8.5.A: Select and Refine a Topic for Research
1.8.5.B: Locate Information Using Appropriate Sources and Strategies

Objective: To become familiar with search methods for information

Pennsylvania Academic Standards
1.8.5.B: Locate Information Using Appropriate Sources and Strategies
2.1.5.A: Use expanded notation to represent whole numbers or decimals.
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Goal: To Participate in a Fun and Respectful Learning Community

Objective: To create a learning environment where we respect one another, respect the resources and physical space of the library, act in a manner that promotes safety, and feel comfortable sharing our ideas

Pennsylvania Academic Standards
1.6.5.A: Listen to Others
1.6.5.D: Contribute to Discussions
1.6.5.E: Participate in small and large group discussions and presentations.
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