Library media specialists in the Omaha Public Schools offer comprehensive instruction on information literacy and teach the reading/language arts content standards. They also offer instructional support for all subject areas.
Omaha Public Schools
Reading/Language Arts Standards
Reading
1. Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process.
A. Print Concepts
B. Phonemic Awareness
C. Phonics & Other Decoding Strategies
D. Fluency
E. Vocabulary
F. Pre-Reading Comprehension Strategies
G. During Reading Comprehension Strategies
H. After Reading Comprehension Strategies
I. Making Connections
2. Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze, respond to, and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama representing a variety of cultures and times.
A. Text Features
B. Literary Techniques
C. Text Elements
3. Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze, respond to, and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) representing a variety of cultures and times.
A. Text Features
B. Literary Techniques
C. Text Elements
D. Understanding Directions
Writing
1. Apply a writing process in composing text.
A. Writing Process
B. 6-Trait Writing
2. Compose well-developed text using standard English conventions.
A. Capitalization
B. Punctuation
C. Parts of Speech
D. Spelling
E. Sentence Construction
F. Handwriting
3. Write effectively in various forms and types of writing, considering audience and purpose.
A. Narrative and Descriptive Writing
B. Note-taking/Outlining
C. Expository and Persuasive Writing
D. Summary Writing
E. Written Communications
Listening and Speaking
1. Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies.
A. Purpose for Listening
B. Listening Behavior
2. Develop and apply effective speaking skills and strategies for various audiences and purposes.
A. Discussion and Presentation
B. Giving Directions
Information Literacy
1. Develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information.
A. Research Plan
B. Acquire Information
C. Record Information
D. Sources Consulted
2. Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media.
These content standards were approved by the Nebraska Department of Education on April 13, 2007.
Elementary library media specialists have the opportunity to teach students on a regular basis through a fixed schedule. The content standards above are infused into units and lessons which support the classroom curriculum.
Secondary library media specialists work with classroom teachers to identify opportunities for instruction. All secondary library media centers have a flexible schedule.
Library media specialists have additional curriculum support materials available through
ANGEL learning management system at
myelearning.