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K–12 Standards

Grade 5

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Inquiry and Design Thinking

  • 1.1

    Connect

    1. 1

      Key Words from Background Information5.1

      1. 1.

        Generates a list of key words for a research-based project with guidance5.1

  • 1.1

    Wonder

    1. 2

      Writing Questions that Lead to Inquiry5.2

      1. 2.

        Begins to assess questions to determine which can be answered by simple facts, which cannot be answered, and which would lead to an interesting inquiry5.2

    2. 3

      Predicting Answers to Inquiry Questions5.3

      1. 3.

        Forms tentative thesis about main ideas with guidance5.3

    3. 4

      Using Predictions to Write a Tentative Thesis Statement5.4

      1. 4.

        Forms tentative thesis about main ideas with guidance5.4

    4. 5

      Using Predictions to Write an Hypothesis5.5

      1. 5.

        For science topics, forms hypothesis (“if. . .then” statement) that can be “tested” through research or experiment/experience5.5

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Organization 

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Sources

    1. 6

      Evaluating Sources5.6

      1. 6.

        Evaluates print, video, and electronic sources (both primary and secondary) for relevance to the topic and credibility of author/creator/publisher5.6

    2. 7

      Selecting the Right Sourcesv5.7

      1. 7.

        Selects and uses an appropriate print, video, or electronic source to answer questions5.7

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Evidence

    1. 8

      Navigating a Website5.8

      1. 8.

        Uses navigation tools of pre-selected websites and databases to locate relevant information5.8

    2. 9

      Evaluating Information within a Source 5.9

      1. 9.

        Evaluates information within a source for accuracy, relevance, comprehensiveness, and point of view5.9

    3. 10

      Effects of Different Perspectives on Issues/Topics 5.10

      1. 10.

        Begins to analyze multiple points of view from multiple sources to determine similarities and differences5.10

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Making Sense of Information and Notetaking

    1. 11

      Determining Important Ideas5.11

      1. 11.

        Uses a variety of strategies to determine important ideas (e.g., looking at ideas featured in introduction and conclusion, analyzing information highlighted in boxes or charts, paying attention to the topic of each paragraph, noting the amount of supporting details for the topic of each paragraph)5.11

    2. 12

      Notetaking to Answer Questions5.12

      1. 12.

        Uses various notetaking strategies (e.g., outlining, underlining, bulleted lists, highlighting, graphic organizers) dependent on purpose5.12

    3. 13

      Reflective Notetaking5.13

      1. 13.

        Uses various notetaking strategies (e.g., outlining, underlining, bulleted lists, highlighting, graphic organizers) dependent on purpose5.13

    4. 14

      Notetaking Grid5.14

      1. 14.

        Uses various notetaking strategies (e.g., outlining, underlining, bulleted lists, highlighting, graphic organizers) dependent on purpose5.14

  • 1.1

    Construct

    1. 15

      Mapping the Main Idea and Supporting Facts5.15

      1. 15.

        With help, organizes notes and ideas and develops an outline, mind map, or graphic organizer5.15

    2. 16

      Mind Mapping5.16

      1. 16.

        With help, organizes notes and ideas and develops an outline, mind map, or graphic organizer5.16

    3. 17

      Using Evidence to Support Opinions5.17

      1. 17.

        Forms own opinion or claim and uses evidence from texts and clear reasoning to back it up5.17

    4. 18

      Claim, Reasoning, and Evidence5.18

      1. 18.

        Forms own opinion or claim and uses evidence from texts and clear reasoning to back it up5.18

  • 1.1

    Express

    1. 19

      Communicating Ideas to an Audience5.19

      1. 19.

        Presents information clearly so that main points and supporting evidence are readily understood by audience5.19

    2. 20

      Using Feedback to Revise My Work5.20

      1. 20.

        Modifies and revises own work based on feedback from teacher and peers5.20

    3. 21

      Bibliography Worksheet5.21

      1. 21.

        Provides a bibliography of all sources used according to model provided by teacher5.21

  • 1.1

    Reflect

    1. 22

      Self-Assessment5.22

      1. 22.

        Reflects on new understandings, the effectiveness of the product and presentation, and the experience of the process of inquiry5.22

    2. 23

      Strengths and Goals5.23

      1. 23.

        Identifies own strengths and sets goals for improvement5.23

  • 1.2

    Design Thinking

    1. 24

      Designing a Solution5.24

      1. 24.

        Engages actively in a design process to use tools, resources, and materials to test the hypothesis by creating a solution, assessing the results, modifying the solution when needed, and determining the validity of the hypothesis5.24

Multiple Literacies

  • 2.1

    Response to Literature

    1. 25

      Impact of Author or Narrator Point of View5.25

      1. 25.

        Identifies the author’s or narrator’s point of view and explains how it influences the portrayal of the characters and the sequence of events in the plot5.25

  • 2.1

    Visual Literacy

  • 2.1

    Media Literacy

    1. 26

      Evaluating the Effect of Media Elements5.26

      1. 26.

        Evaluates the effect of different media elements (e.g., pace, visuals, color) on the overall impact of the media source5.26

  • 2.2

    Multiple Literacy Presentation

Social and Civic Responsibility

  • 3.1

    Learning from Diverse and Credible Points of View 

    1. 27

      Challenging Own Assumptions with Multiple Viewpoints5.27

      1. 27.

        Identifies and challenges own assumptions about community issues and diverse cultures by seeking and considering multiple viewpoints and cultural perspectives5.27

  • 3.1

    Civic Reasoning

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Recognizes the right to express own opinion in an appropriate manner, even when the opinion differs from the ideas of others

  • 3.2

    Collaboration

    1.  

      Class Discussion

      1.  

        Actively solicits and listens with an open mind to the opinions and ideas of others

    2.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Actively solicits and listens with an open mind to the opinions and ideas of others

  • 3.3

    Intellectual Property Rights

  • 3.3

    Safe and Ethical Use of Technology

    1. 28

      Positive Online Behavior5.28

      1. 28.

        Engages in positive online behavior by dealing with cyberbullying, recognizing and avoiding stereotypes, and selecting appropriate sites only5.28

Personal Growth and Agency

  • 4.1

    Personal Exploration and Independent Reading and Learning

    1.  

      Book Checkout

      1.  

        Follows personal and academic interests to pursue in-depth inquiries and build deep knowledge

    2.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Follows personal and academic interests to pursue in-depth inquiries and build deep knowledge

    3.  

      Conversation

      1.  

        Follows personal and academic interests to pursue in-depth inquiries and build deep knowledge

  • 4.1

    Social and Emotional Growth

    1.  

      Book Checkout

      1.  

        Sets reading and learning goals and perseveres to achieve those goals [self-management]

    2.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Sets reading and learning goals and perseveres to achieve those goals [self-management]

    3. 29

      Social and Emotional Strengths5.29

      1. 29.

        Reflects on own social and emotional strengths and challenges [self-awareness]5.29

  • 4.2

    Self-Identity and Confidence

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Exhibits effective skills in sharing knowledge gained through personal and academic pursuits

  • 4.2

    Commitment to Act

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
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Grade 5 Library Priority Skills

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