SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025-2026
New Realism - ANS-term coined by Sheldon Root in 1977 to describe fiction that was
once described as too taboo (death, violence, divorce, family problems, social
problems)
He stated that it was best to focus on people/characters instead of the problem.
"Just in time" learning - ANS-Informational skills that are embedded in content
standards. Start with a state standard and then pull out the information task.
Trigger words include evaluate, recognize the importance of, debate, assume a point a
view, investigate, communicate, make a judgment, state a conclusion, interpret,
explore, compare, discover a relationship, identify a trend.
Increase in children's books - ANS-The number increased in the late 1980's, again in
1998, and in 2006. Approximately 26,000
4 Learning STANDARDS - ANS-1. Inquire, think cr
itically, and gain knowledge.
2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and
create new knowledge.
3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our
democratic society.
4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
, 4 STRANDS of Learning - ANS-1. Skills
2. Dispositions in action
3. Responsibilities
4. Self-assessment strategies
9 Common Beliefs from the Standards for the 21st Century Learner - ANS-1. Reading is
a window to the world.
2. Inquiry provides a framework for learning.
3. Ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught.
4. Technology skills are crucial for future employment needs.
5. Equitable access is a key component for education.
6. The definition of information literacy has become more complex as resources and
technologies have changed.
7. The continuing expansion of information demands that all individuals acquire the
thinking skills that will enable them to learn on their own.
8. Learning has a social context.
9. School libraries are essential to the development of learning skills.
Digital divide - ANS-The divide that exists between those with 24/7 Internet access at
home and school and those with limited access.
Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights-Access to resources and services - ANS--
Collections of resources should meet the needs, development levels, and maturity
levels of all students served.
-There should be equitable access to facilities, resources, and instructional programs.
-The LMP should support the mission of the school district.
-The resources should represent diverse points of view on both current and historical
issues.
-The resources should accommodate the the needs of ELL students (linguistic
pluralism).
-The LMP should promote intellectual freedom and resist censorship.