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Grade 3 Objectives

__Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist__ • Identify and locate appropriate print, digital, and/or digital resources, with assistance __Library- Media Specialist__ • Recognize the basic structure of the Dewey Decimal system __Classroom Teacher__ • Identify the scope and criteria of a task (such as time line, length, audience and presentation mode) with minimal prompting • Identify existing knowledge and, with assistance, list areas where more information is needed • Understand a research question related to a topic of interest or assignment See Strand 7: Research of the Language Arts Curriculum
 * Definition and Identification of Information Needs**

__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 print and digital reference sources (encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.) • Identify key words for searching for information, with assistance. • Use information presented graphically (e.g., pictures, captions, diagrams or labels) __Library- Media Specialist__ • Use the search capabilities of the online catalog __Classroom Teacher__ • Use menus, icons and links to access and use digital media to conduct basic research • Locate information from a teacher selected Internet site
 * Information Strategies**

__Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist__ • Recognize appropriate sources of information for a specific purpose • Recognize that the relevance, credibility and completeness of both print and digital information varies • Organize information into related categories • Begin to use note-taking strategies (bulleting, highlighting, and using graphic organizers)
 * Information Processing**

__Classroom 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 typing • Demonstrate the ability to use basic features (entering information, editing, manipulating text, saving files) of productivity software • Seek assistance for technology problems • Describe ways technology is used to help people work, learn and play and how it constantly changes
 * Technology Use**

__Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist__ • Give citation credit to original sources when sharing information with others using appropriate grade level format • Adhere to the district’s acceptable use and copyright policies • Demonstrate responsible online behavior • Demonstrate awareness of risks of behavior online • Discuss plagiarism and its consequences • Demonstrate proper use and care of print and digital resources
 * Responsible Use**

__Classroom 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**