Grade 5 Library Media Learning Expectations

Fifth grade students will build on skills learned in previous years. In addition, fifth grade students will develop the ability to:

  • Readily identify books by genre, be familiar with Caldecott and Newbery award winning books, and appreciate a broad range of children’s literature
  • Successfully select and locate books for recreational reading and classroom assignments from all sections of the library
  • Independently select print and electronic sources appropriate to the type of information being sought and use these sources to gather information
  • Apply effective strategies for searching online
  • Further develop computer technology skills
  • Digital Citizenship
    • Understand the concepts of plagiarism, copyright, fair use and intellectual property 
    • Evaluate Web sites for usefulness and appropriateness
    • Recognize acts of cyberbullying and how to react responsibly
  • Media Literacy
    • Evaluate media messages and become aware of their influences on thought and behavior 
    • Understand the concept of stereotypes