Developing an information literacy program K-12
Iowa City Community School District (Iowa City, Iowa)
Developing an information literacy program K-12
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A How-to-do-it Manual and CD-ROM Package
by Iowa City Community School District (Iowa City, Iowa)
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The soft rustle of turning pages fills the air, mixed with the quiet tapping of keyboards and whispers of discovery. Imagine stepping into a place where every book and screen unlocks a new adventure in learning. Feel the excitement of becoming a super sleuth in finding the right information, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This informative guide provides a comprehensive framework for developing K-12 information literacy programs. It emphasizes collaboration between teachers and library media specialists to teach essential skills in information retrieval and literacy, tailored for elementary and secondary students. Suitable for ages 9-12, it supports educators in fostering critical thinking and research abilities.
Why we rated Developing an information literacy program K-12 11C
Developing an information literacy program K-12 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 294 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Developing an information literacy program K-12 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Developing an information literacy program K-12 as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Developing an information literacy program K-12 explores library orientation, information literacy, education, collaboration, and study skills — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about library orientation, information literacy, education.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1555703321
- Pages
- 294
- Publisher
- Neal-Schuman Publishers
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction