Read & Grow: Consume a variety of texts and resources, and plan for future reading.1.5

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    Use the school library catalog system to locate and access resources in person or virtually.1.5.1

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    Select and read literary and informational texts suited to ability and interest.1.5.2

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    Select and listen to or view resources for enjoyment and/or information.1.5.3

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    Identify and read or listen to award-winning works by authors, illustrators, and creators.1.5.4

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    Set and monitor weekly goals to expand or continue volume or variety of titles, authors, and genres consumed.1.5.5

Question & Plan: Set research goals, form research plans, and compose questions.2.5

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    Discuss the inquiry process and how it works.2.5.1

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    Explain why a research topic or problem is important or relevant.2.5.2

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    Choose which parts of a topic or problem will be researched.2.5.3

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    Determine if sample research questions are too broad, too narrow, or viable.2.5.4

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    Compose viable research questions about a topic or problem.2.5.5

Research & Explore: Use resources to search for and evaluate information in context.3.5

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    Conduct a short research project using a research process model.3.5.1

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    Identify strategies to narrow or broaden a search.3.5.2

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    Determine the relevance of the information gathered.3.5.3

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    Determine facts and opinions related to the topic.3.5.4

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    Comprehend and summarize a variety of sources.3.5.5

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    Reflect on prior knowledge to add context to research findings.3.5.6

Collect & Organize: Record, classify, and use information and resources in meaningful and ethical ways.4.5

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    Read for key ideas and text evidence related to a chosen topic. 4.5.1

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    With guidance, select text evidence from sources to answer questions and support claims.4.5.2

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    Examine different methods to collect and sort information.4.5.3

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    Categorize information using grade-appropriate skills.4.5.4

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    Brainstorm and discuss how to effectively use information from selected print and digital resources. 4.5.5

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    Cite and list sources used in research, following a modified citation style.4.5.6

Share & Reflect: Create and distribute information with others. Reflect on the inquiry5.5

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    Contribute to a group by answering questions or solving problems together.5.5.1

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    Select and use multiple communication tools and/or resources.5.5.2

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    Create products based on research for an intended audience.5.5.3

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    Seek and provide constructive feedback, revising products as needed.5.5.4

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    Identify the knowledge of a topic gained through the inquiry process, including what others think. 5.5.5

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    Reflect on the research process, the topic of inquiry, and/or product with guided questions from the librarian. 5.5.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards INFORMATION LITERACY

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