What each classes Are learning
Third Grade is learning about:
4th grade is learning about:
5th grade is learning about:
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Grade 3:
Orientation Library Citizenship Parts of a book (use of indexes) Call numbers Location of sources Use Online Catalog (Destiny) Locate print resources using spine labels Literature appreciation/response Cultural Diversity through Literature Note taking (in support of regular classroom instruction) Graphic Organizers Digital Resources-uses technology to locate information Works Consulted format Basic elements of research -- “Question-Plan-Gather” Authors/Illustrators Genre (biography, tall tales in collaboration with SS teachers) Self-selection of appropriate materials Use Multi-media presentation tools Grade 4: Orientation Library Citizenship Dewey Decimal System (10 main Categories) Use Online Catalog (Destiny) Basic print and digital resources Grolier’s – America the Beautiful Special Reference books (ex. Ency of Animals) Basic Online search techniques Introduce Big6 research process Graphic Organizers (Kidspiration,Inspiration) Developing Research Questions Selection and organization of relevant information Note taking (in support of regular classroom instruction) Paraphrasing Summarizing text Critical reading Works Consulted format Plagiarism Oral and or written presentation of research (classroom or library) Authors Genre (non-fiction, informational text) Self-selection of appropriate materials Use Multi-media presentation tools Grade 5: Orientation Library Citizenship Use Online Catalog (Destiny) Online Databases Print and digital resources Developing research questions Developing sub-questions for research Use Big6 research process Website Evaluation Selection and organization of relevant information Analysis of multiple sources on one topic Note taking (in support of regular classroom instruction) Graphic Organizers (Inspiration) Using quotes in research projects Copyright and plagiarism Works Consulted format Oral/written process and visual presentation of research (Classroom or library) Literature appreciation/response Understanding author’s purpose Collaborative discussions and presentations Wikis, Blogs, Social Media Authors Newberry Award Genre (historical fiction) Use Multi-media presentation tools Internet Safety-Cybersmart |