Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 4

Other Oregon School Library sets

INFORMATION LITERACY: Use strategies for locating, selecting, organizing, understanding, evaluating, using, and producing information, within physical and digital information environments

  • Standard 1 

    Use skills, resources, and tools to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge

    1. A

      Follow an inquiry-based process to seek knowledgeLIB 1.1.A

      1. 4.

        With support, follow an inquiry process using a prescribed frameworkLIB 1.1.A.4

    2. B

      Apply prior knowledge to new learningLIB 1.1.B

      1. 4.

        Use prior knowledge to make connections to a problem, question, or topicLIB 1.1.B.4

    3. C

      Develop, select, clarify, and use questions to search for informationLIB 1.1.C

      1. 4.

        With support, generate and use multiple questions to explore a topicLIB 1.1.C.4

    4. D

      Develop, select, clarify, and use strategies to search for information LIB 1.1.D

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, use research questions to find information by generating keywords, synonyms, and related concepts.LIB 1.1.D.4

    5. E

      Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questionsLIB 1.1.E

      1. 4.

        With support, find and use sources to answer questions, and demonstrate an understanding that criteria is used to select relevant sourcesLIB 1.1.E.4

    6. F

      Select and use tools within sources to access contentLIB 1.1.F

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, use basic navigational tools within a variety of sources to access contentLIB 1.1.F.4

    7. G

      Evaluate information for accuracy, validity, importance, and biasLIB 1.1.G

      1. 4.

        With support, explore accuracy, validity, importance, and bias as concepts for evaluating informationLIB 1.1.G.4

    8. H

      Read, view, and listen to information in a variety of formatsLIB 1.1.H

      1. 4.

        Engage with information presented in a variety of formatsLIB 1.1.H.4

    9. I

      Collaborate to broaden and deepen understandingLIB 1.1.I

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, identify the benefits of collaboration within digital and physical environments specific to purposeLIB 1.1.I.4

    10. J

      Assess the effectiveness of questions, strategies, and processes used in research to find informationLIB 1.1.J

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, demonstrate an understanding that asking relevant, answerable questions guides research and that questions may need to be refined; and that there are strategies within the research processLIB 1.1.J.4

  • Standard 2 

    Use skills, resources, and tools to draw conclusions, make informed decisions, create new knowledge and apply knowledge to new situations

    1. A

      Analyze and evaluate information to draw conclusionsLIB 1.2.A

      1. 4.

        With support, draw conclusions referring to main ideas and supporting details across multiple sourcesLIB 1.2.A.4

    2. B

      Analyze and evaluate information to make informed decisionsLIB 1.2.B

      1. 4.

        With support, evaluate information for purpose and point of viewLIB 1.2.B.4

    3. C

      Analyze, organize, and synthesize information using a variety of toolsLIB 1.2.C

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, examine and use tools to organize, analyze, and synthesize informationLIB 1.2.C.4

    4. D

      Use information to answer questions and inspire further investigationLIB 1.2.D

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, answer questions to demonstrate an understanding of information from a source by citing details and examples from a sourceLIB 1.2.D.4

    5. E

      Use information to solve real-world problems and inspire further investigationLIB 1.2.E

      1. 4.

        With support, use multiple teacher provided sources to generate possible solutions to a real-world problem; and explore questions that arise from the investigationLIB 1.2.E.4

    6. F

      Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve problemsLIB 1.2.F

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, identify the benefits of collaboration within digital and physical environments specific to need/purposeLIB 1.2.F.4

    7. G

      Reach and defend informed conclusions based on best evidenceLIB 1.2.G

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance and support, reach an informed conclusion based on evidenceLIB 1.2.G.4

    8. H

      Evaluate the effectiveness of the skills and tools used to create new knowledgeLIB 1.2.H

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, identify the skills and/or tools used to create new knowledgeLIB 1.2.H.4

  • Standard 3 

    Use skills, resources, and tools to create and share work that expresses and demonstrates new understandings

    1. A

      Analyze delivery formats for sharing understandingLIB 1.3.A

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, evaluate and use delivery formats to create and share work based on purpose and audienceLIB 1.3.A.4

    2. B

      Use appropriate tools to create and share new workLIB 1.3.B

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, select appropriate tools to create and share work based on purpose and audienceLIB 1.3.B.4

    3. C

      Collaborate with others to create original products and share new understandingLIB 1.3.C

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, identify the benefits of collaboration within digital and physical environments specific to need/purposeLIB 1.3.C.4

    4. D

      Reflect on a product's effectiveness in expressing and demonstrating new understandingsLIB 1.3.D

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, identify ways to reflect on a product's expression of new understandings.LIB 1.3.D.4

READING ENGAGEMENT Read to pursue lifelong intellectual, personal, and emotional growth

  • Standard 1 

    Develop an appreciation for reading

    1. A

      Read, listen to, and view a variety of genres and formatsLIB 2.1.A

      1. 4.

        With support, self-select and interact with different genres and formats, and demonstrate an understanding that each genre has specific characteristicsLIB 2.1.A.4

    2. B

      Identify, reflect upon and respond to works which exemplify the human experienceLIB 2.1.B

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, discuss and reflect upon new and/or familiar perspectives encountered in a variety of worksLIB 2.1.B.4

    3. C

      Read to answer questions, make decisions, or solve problemsLIB 2.1.C

      1. 4.

        Demonstrate an understanding that reading can help in answering questions, making decisions, and solving problemsLIB 2.1.C.4

    4. D

      Explore text to text, text to self, and text to world connectionsLIB 2.1.D

      1. 4.

        Read stories and identify similarities among the texts, between self and texts, and between the world and textsLIB 2.1.D.4

    5. E

      Appreciate and evaluate author's craft and use of literary devicesLIB 2.1.E

      1. 4.

        Listen to and read a variety of stories by the same author and describe basic similarities and differences among the storiesLIB 2.1.E.4

    6. F

      Read to seek multiple diverse and inclusive perspectivesLIB 2.1.F

      1. 4.

        Read and discuss a variety of fiction and nonfiction to explore multiple diverse and inclusive perspectivesLIB 2.1.F.4

  • Standard 2 

    Comprehend, interpret and evaluate informational and fictional text

    1. A

      Read, listen to, view, and integrate information to build background knowledgeLIB 2.2.A

      1. 4.

        With support, interact with a variety of sources to build background knowledgeLIB 2.2.A.4

    2. B

      Demonstrate reading for meaning by finding the main and supporting detailsLIB 2.2.B

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, identify main ideas and supporting detailsLIB 2.2.B.4

    3. C

      Demonstrate reading for meaning by evaluating evidence, drawing conclusions, and forming opinionsLIB 2.2.C

      1. 4.

        With support, form and support an opinion with evidence from a sourceLIB 2.2.C.4

    4. D

      Read to understand history, current events, and to make personal decisions LIB 2.2.D

      1. 4.

        With support, select and read materials to make personal decisions, and to develop an understanding of history and current eventsLIB 2.2.D.4

    5. E

      Evaluate text for author's purposeLIB 2.2.E

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, interact with a variety of texts to determine author's purposeLIB 2.2.E.4

  • Standard 3 

    Build reading skills and behaviors for lifelong learning

    1. A

      Apply reading strategies across the content areasLIB 2.3.A

      1. 4.

        Demonstrate an understanding that text features are tools that can be used as strategies for readingLIB 2.3.A.4

    2. B

      Demonstrate an understanding that text features are tools that can be used as strategies for readingLIB 2.3.B

      1. 4.

        With support, participate in reading and learning communities by sharing ideas, asking and answering questions, listening to others, and understanding that learning communities are guided by rules and protocolsLIB 2.3.B.4

    3. C

      Self-select reading materials from a variety of genres and formatsLIB 2.3.C

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, identify genres and formats within fiction and nonfiction materials, and make a selectionLIB 2.3.C.4

    4. D

      Make personal and global connections to the real world when reading a variety of textsLIB 2.3.D

      1. 4.

        Read or listen to a text and make personal connectionsLIB 2.3.D.4

    5. E

      Demonstrate resiliency, perseverance, and stamina when reading a variety of textsLIB 2.3.E

      1. 4.

        Read, listen to and discuss stories with themes of resiliency, perseverance, and staminaLIB 2.3.E.4

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of a democratic society

  • Standard 1 

    Practice ethical behavior to share knowledge

    1. A

      Use appropriate language when communicating with othersLIB 3.1.A

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, use appropriate language and consider the audience and environment to communicateLIB 3.1.A.4

    2. B

      Participate in and advocate for safe and ethical communicationLIB 3.1.B

      1. 4.

        With support, explore the concept of ethical communication, practice strategies for safe interaction in face-to-face and online environments, and develop an awareness of digital citizenshipLIB 3.1.B.4

    3. C

      Practice accuracy and consider bias when sharing informationLIB 3.1.C

      1. 4.

        With prompting, guidance, and support, recognize and identify biased information, and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of sharing objective and accurate informationLIB 3.1.C.4

  • Standard 2 

    Practice ethical behavior when using print and digital resources

    1. A

      Use a variety of authoritative sources, considering multiple perspectives and points of viewLIB 3.2.A

      1. 4.

        With support use a variety of teacher-selected authoritative sources to answer a question or explore a topicLIB 3.2.A.4

    2. B

      Generate accurate source citationsLIB 3.2.B

      1. 4.

        With support, create a citation using basic formatting and punctuation for author, title and publication date, and demonstrate an understanding that it is appropriate to give creators credit for their workLIB 3.2.B.4

    3. C

      Avoid plagiarism when gathering, presenting, or publishing informationLIB 3.2.C

      1. 4.

        With guidance and support, identify origninal sources used when taking notes to gather informationLIB 3.2.C.4

    4. D

      Respect the intellectual property of others and copyright law when gathering, presenting, or publishing informationLIB 3.2.D

      1. 4.

        Begins in 5th gradeLIB 3.2.D.4

  • Standard 3 

    Participate collaboratively, respectfully and productively as a member of a democratic society

    1. A

      Collaborate as members of a social and intellectual communityLIB 3.3.A

      1. 4.

        Explore protocols and behaviors for collaboration in a variety of large and small group settingsLIB 3.3.A.4

    2. B

      Advocate for intellectual freedom and uphold the rights of othersLIB 3.3.B

      1. 4.

        With support, make individual selections about what to read/view, and support others’ choicesLIB 3.3.B.4

    3. C

      Demonstrate responsible citizenship in use of materials and resourcesLIB 3.3.C

      1. 4.

        Identify and practice responsible use and care of materials and resourcesLIB 3.3.C.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3 and Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
K-14 LEARNING GOALS UPDATED 12/2023

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