INQUIRY AND DESIGN THINKING1

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    Connect

    1. 1

      Uses a source provided by the teacher to acquire background information1.1

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    Wonder

    1. 2

      Formulates questions for investigation of a topic with guidance1.2

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    Investigate

    1. 3

      Identifies major areas of the library (e.g., Dewey areas; genre areas) and what main topics are included in each1.3

    2. 4

      Searches the online catalog (author, title, and key words) with assistance to locate materials1.4

    3. 5

      With guidance, uses bookmarked websites to find appropriate information1.5

    4. 6

      Selects evidence that explicitly answers the research questions with main ideas and details1.6

    5. 7

      Begins to understand that different points of view are presented in nonfiction and that nonfiction does not equate to “true” because some of the information may be opinion or stated from only one point of view1.7

    6. 8

      With help, begins to ask questions about the text during reading or listening1.8

    7. 9

      Uses simple notetaking strategies (e.g., graphic organizers)1.9

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    Construct

    1. 10

      States the main idea with some supporting details1.10

    2. 11

       Draws conclusions about research including whether a question was answered or not1.11

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    Express

    1. 12

      Chooses the format for the product based on personal preference or uses format chosen by the teacher or librarian1.12

    2. 13

      Presents information clearly so that main points are evident1.13

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    Reflect

    1. 14

      Identifies own strengths and sets goals for improvement1.14

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    Design Thinking

    1. 15

      Engages actively in a design process to use tools, resources, and materials to try the brainstormed solutions, assess the results, and modify the solutions when needed 1.15

MULTIPLE LITERACIES2

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    MULTIPLE LITERACIES2

Discusses the main idea or theme of a story2.1

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    Discusses the main idea or theme of a story2.1

Explains the meaning of illustrations and what they add to the words of a story2.2

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    Explains the meaning of illustrations and what they add to the words of a story2.2

Evaluates a media source for accuracy2.3

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    Evaluates a media source for accuracy2.3

SOCIAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY3

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    SOCIAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY3

Verifies information that is presented as “the truth”3.1

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    Verifies information that is presented as “the truth”3.1

Engages in conversations with peers to exchange ideas and information about social and civic issues3.2

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    Engages in conversations with peers to exchange ideas and information about social and civic issues3.2

Actively contributes to group discussions3.3

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    Actively contributes to group discussions3.3

Demonstrates basic cybersafety (strong passwords, privacy, accessing appropriate sites)3.4

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    Demonstrates basic cybersafety (strong passwords, privacy, accessing appropriate sites)3.4

PERSONAL GROWTH AND AGENCY4

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    PERSONAL GROWTH AND AGENCY4

Demonstrates motivation to read and learn on own4.1

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    Demonstrates motivation to read and learn on own4.1

Identifies and empathizes with the perspectives of others [social awareness]4.2

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    Identifies and empathizes with the perspectives of others [social awareness]4.2

Forms positive relationships with peers [relationship skills]4.3

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    Forms positive relationships with peers [relationship skills]4.3

Displays self-confidence in forming and sharing own opinion and ideas4.4

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    Displays self-confidence in forming and sharing own opinion and ideas4.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3