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K–12 Standards

Grades 6-8

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Read & Grow: Consume a variety of texts and resources, and plan for future reading.1.8

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    Access physical and digital school library resources independently.1.8.1

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    Explore, select, and read literary and informational texts suited to ability and interest.1.8.2

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    Explore, select, and listen to or view resources for enjoyment and/or information.1.8.3

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    Select and read or listen to award-winning works by authors, illustrators, and creators.1.8.4

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    Set and monitor goals to expand or continue volume or variety of titles, authors, and genres consumed.1.8.5

Question & Plan: Set research goals, form research plans, and compose questions.2.8

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    Determine research goals.2.8.1

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    Generate and discuss if sample research questions are too broad, too narrow, or viable.2.8.2

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    Compose open-ended, viable questions about a relevant topic or problem.2.8.3

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    Identify research steps needed to achieve research goals.2.8.4

Research & Explore: Use resources to search for and evaluate information in context.3.8

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    Conduct focused research projects using a research process model.3.8.1

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    Apply search strategies to narrow or broaden a search, and use keywords to locate a variety of primary and secondary sources.3.8.2

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    Determine the relevance and reliability of the information gathered.3.8.3

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    Summarize and paraphrase a variety of sources. 3.8.4

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    Distinguish between facts, opinions, and misinformation about a topic.3.8.5

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    Discuss and explore appropriate uses of generative artificial intelligence. 3.8.6

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    Reflect on prior knowledge and/or previous experience to add context to research findings.3.8.7

Collect & Organize: Record, classify, and use information and resources in meaningful and ethical ways.4.8

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    Select and evaluate text evidence from multiple sources to answer questions and support claims. 4.8.2

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    Read closely to determine if text evidence supports or refutes current knowledge, assumptions, and research.4.8.1

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    Use a physical or digital method for collecting information from digital and print resources.4.8.3

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    Categorize information to answer research questions, and organize information using digital or print platforms. 4.8.4

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    Document sources using a standard format for citation to avoid plagiarism.4.8.5

Share & Reflect: Create and distribute information with others. Reflect on the inquiry process.5.8

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    Collaborate in groups to ask and answer questions and problem-solve.5.8.1

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    Select the most appropriate communication tool(s) and resource(s) for the task. 5.8.2

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    Use information to create products for an intended audience. 5.8.3

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    Seek and provide constructive feedback, revising products as needed.5.8.4

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    Reflect on the knowledge of a topic gained through the inquiry process, considering what experts think.5.8.5

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    Analyze the research process, the topic of inquiry, product, and/or learner understanding with guided questions from the librarian.5.8.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards INFORMATION LITERACY

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