(1) An eighth grade student at the novice level in information literacy/library media is beginning to attain prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental in information literacy/library media performance. He/she, with assistance:

(a) chooses resources based on personal interests;

(b) uses and responds to a few print and digital resources;

(c) uses and responds to genres; and

(d) compares and contrasts multiple resources and creative expressions from diverse cultures, including those of Montana American Indians.