Grade 4 • Media What Your Child Will Learn

Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.

• Displays curiosity by formulating questions about a personal interest
• Devises a plan to fill knowledge gaps
• Follow systematic problem-solving steps using the Super3 process
• Acts on feedback to improve
• Differentiate between fact and opinion
• Use text features to select appropriate sources
• Identify the sections of the library media center and the attributes of the resources in each section
• Use the library media center’s catalog to locate sources to meet the information need
• Reflect on and provide feedback about the research process and the information product

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community.

• Articulates contributions of others
• Evaluates a variety of perspectives during learning activities
• Read, listen to, view, and discuss stories that reflect human experiences

Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.

• Works effectively with others toward a common goal
• Uses a variety of communication tools and resources
• Contributes to group discussions
• Recognize the connection between reading and being a lifelong learner

Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.

• Determines a need to gather information
• Organizes information by priority, topic, or other identified scheme
• Create a source list using an accepted citation style
• Explore and identify a wide variety of resources. Use a variety of formats for recording and organizing data/information
• Evaluate potential sources for the information need
• Use text features to select appropriate sources

Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.

• Reads multiple formats
• Writes and creates for a variety of purposes
• Problem solves through design, implementation, and reflection
• Persists through challenges by tinkering or making
• Use libraries for personal or assigned needs

Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products independently while engaging in a community of practice and an interconnected world.

• Avoid plagiarism by correctly recording relevant information and keeping track of sources used
• Identify and follow the district’s Policy 8080: Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media policy.
• Learn to use safe practices online
• Discuss and apply fair use, copyright laws, and Creative Commons attributions