Grade+5

Grade 5 Objectives

__Classroom Teacher and LMS__ • Clearly restate the scope and criteria of a task (such as time line, length, audience and presentation mode) • Identify existing knowledge and list areas where more information is needed • Develop a research question related to a topic of interest or assignment • Describe a course of action for addressing a research question __Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher__ • Identify and locate appropriate print and digital resources, with minimal prompting • Use appropriate print and digital resources, with assistance __Classroom Teacher__ See Strand 7: Research of the Language Arts Curriculum
 * Definition and Identification of Information Needs**

__Classroom Teacher, LMS and IT Teacher__ • Select appropriate print and digital resources, understanding that information is stored and accessed in different ways • Identify and use print and digital reference sources (atlases, almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.) • Use information presented graphically (e.g., pictures, captions, diagrams or labels) • Broaden and narrow key words for searching for information, with assistance __Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist__ • Use parts of a book (index, table of contents, glossary, chapter headings, captions, charts, graphs, diagrams, maps) • Identify and use parts of a periodical __Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher__ • Use menus, icons and links to access and use digital media to conduct basic research __Library- Media Specialist__ • Use the search capabilities of the online catalog __IT Teacher__ • Identify digital characteristics, organizing features and purposes (e.g., menus, links, address bar, title bar, URL, icons) • Use age-appropriate search engines, directories, and online encyclopedias to locate information
 * Information Strategies**

__Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher__ • Identify appropriate sources of information for a specific purpose • Use criteria to judge the relevance, credibility and completeness of both print and digital information • Synthesize information into related categories and determine appropriate format • Use a variety of note-taking strategies (bulleting, highlighting. categorizing, outlining, using graphic organizers)
 * Information Processing**

__Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher__ • Follow a course of action for completing a research project • Organize, analyze, interpret information, and present conclusions using print and digital resources __Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher__ • Use technology to present information in a variety of ways (e.g. table, chart, diagram, graph, paragraph, bulleted list) • Create a customized research based multimedia presentation • Use word processing skills to enhance meaning by visually displaying text and images
 * Application**

__Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher__ • Use basic operational features of school technology (accessing programs, input devices, printing, output devices, keyboard, etc.) • Use content-specific technology tools and software • Use basic touch typing focused on accuracy, speed and rhythm • Demonstrate the ability to use basic features (entering information/data, editing, calculating, manipulating text, sound and graphics, saving files) of productivity software • Identify common hardware and software problems and seek assistance • Describe the potential for using various technologies
 * Technology Use**

__Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher__ • Demonstrate responsible and ethical use and care of print and digital information resources, computers and other technologies • Give citation credit to original sources when sharing information with others using appropriate grade level format • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of ownership of ideas and information by respecting and observing laws and/or guidelines for using print and digital information, software, hardware and networks • Adhere to the district’s acceptable use and copyright policies • Demonstrate responsible online behavior • Demonstrate awareness of risks of behavior online • Recognize and avoid plagiarism
 * Responsible Use**

__Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher__ • Self-assess whether the process and information gathered was relevant, complete and accurate in response to the assigned task. • Self-assess whether their products meet established standards for process, product and presentation
 * Self-Assessment and Reflection**