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K–12 Standards

Grade 3

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Inquiry and Design Thinking

  • 1.1

    Connect

    1. 1

      Background Information3.1

      1. 1.

        Uses a source provided by the teacher to acquire background information3.1

  • 1.1

    Wonder

    1. 2

      I Wonder3.2

      1. 2.

        Formulates questions for investigation of a topic with guidance3.2

    2. 3

      Asking Questions About Ideas that Interest Me3.3

      1. 3.

        Formulates questions for investigation of a topic with guidance3.3

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Organization

    1. 4

      Dewey Decimal System3.4

      1. 4.

        Identifies major areas of the library (e.g., Dewey areas; genre areas) and what main topics are included in each3.4

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Sources

    1. 5

      Online Catalog Searching for Library Resources3.5

      1. 5.

        Searches the online catalog (author, title, and key words) with assistance to locate materials3.5

    2. 6

      Using a Website to Find Appropriate Information3.6

      1. 6.

        With guidance, uses bookmarked websites to find appropriate information3.6

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Evidence

    1. 7

      Using Main Ideas and Details to Answer Questions3.7

      1. 7.

        Selects evidence that explicitly answers the research questions with main ideas and details3.7

    2. 8

      Facts, Opinions, and Point of View3.8

      1. 8.

        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 view3.8

    3. 9

      Asking Questions During Reading3.9

      1. 9.

        With help, begins to ask questions about the text during reading or listening3.9

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Making Sense of Information and Notetaking

    1. 10

      Taking Notes on the Main Idea, Supporting Facts, and Details3.10

      1. 10.

        Uses simple notetaking strategies (e.g., graphic organizers)3.10

  • 1.1

    Construct

    1. 11

      Main Idea and Supporting Details3.11

      1. 11.

        States the main idea with some supporting details3.11

    2. 12

      Drawing Conclusions from Information3.12

      1. 12.

        Draws conclusions about research including whether a question was answered or not3.12

  • 1.1

    Express

    1.  

      REACTS

      1.  

        Chooses the format for the product based on personal preference or uses format chosen by the teacher or librarian

    2. 13

      Main Points3.13

      1. 13.

        Presents information clearly so that main points are evident3.13

  • 1.1

    Reflect

    1. 14

      Strengths and Goals3.14

      1. 14.

        Identifies own strengths and sets goals for improvement3.14

  • 1.2

    Design Thinking

    1. 15

      Designing a Solution3.15

      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 needed3.15

Multiple Literacies

  • 2.1

    Response to Literature

    1. 16

      Identifying Story Elements and Theme3.16

      1. 16.

        Discusses the main idea or theme of a story3.16

  • 2.1

    Visual Literacy

    1. 17

      Interpreting Illustrations in Stories3.17

      1. 17.

        Explains the meaning of illustrations and what they add to the words of a story3.17

  • 2.1

    Media Literacy

    1. 18

      Evaluating a Media Source for Accuracy3.18

      1. 18.

        Evaluates a media source for accuracy3.18

  • 2.2

    Multiple Literacy Presentation

Social and Civic Responsibility

  • 3.1

    Learning from Diverse and Credible Points of View

    1. 19

      Verifying Information3.19

      1. 19.

        Verifies information that is presented as “the truth”3.19

  • 3.1

    Civic Reasoning

    1.  

      Class Discussion

      1.  

        Engages in conversations with peers to exchange ideas and information about social and civic issues

  • 3.2

    Collaboration

    1.  

      Class Discussion

      1.  

        Actively contributes to group discussions

  • 3.3

    Intellectual Property Rights

  • 3.3

    Safe and Ethical Use of Technology

    1. 20

      Cybersafety Checklist3.20

      1. 20.

        Demonstrates basic cybersafety (strong passwords, privacy, accessing appropriate sites)3.20

Personal Growth and Agency

  • 4.1

    Personal Exploration and Independent Reading and Learning

    1.  

      Book Checkout

      1.  

        Demonstrates motivation to read and learn on own

    2.  

      Conversation

      1.  

        Demonstrates motivation to read and learn on own

  • 4.1

    Social and Emotional Growth

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

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

    2.  

      Class Discussion

      1.  

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

    3.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Forms positive relationships with peers [relationship skills]

  • 4.2

    Self-Identity and Confidence

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Displays self-confidence in forming and sharing own opinion and ideas

    2.  

      Class discussion

      1.  

        Displays self-confidence in forming and sharing own opinion and ideas

  • 4.2

    Commitment to Act

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
Where can I read the official document?
Grade 3 Library Priority Skills

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