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3.1 Plan and focus
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Focus Attention
Div I "media texts"
| Div II |
GR5 · summarize important
ideas in oral, print and other media texts and express opinions
about them
GR6 · distinguish among facts, supported
inferences and opinions |
| ICT |
C3 2.1 identify and distinguish points of view expressed in
electronic sources on a particular topic |
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| Determine information needs |
| Div I |
GR 2 · ask questions to
focus on particular aspects of topics for own investigations
GR 3 · ask topic-appropriate questions to
identify information needs |
| ICT |
C4
1.2 formulate new questions as research progresses C7 1.1 develop questions that reflect a personal information need |
| Div II |
GR 4 · ask relevant
questions, and respond to questions related to particular topics
GR5 · identify categories of information
related to particular topics, and ask questions related to each
category
Gr6 · decide on and select the
information needed to support a point of view |
| ICT |
C3
2.2 recognize that information serves different purposes and that
data from electronic sources may need to be verified to determine
accuracy or relevance for the purpose used |
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| Plan to gather information |
| Div I |
GR 1 · follow spoken directions for gathering
ideas and information
GR 2 · recall and follow directions for accessing and gathering
ideas and information
GR 3 · contribute ideas for developing a class plan to access
and gather ideas and information |
| ICT |
C4 1.1 follow a plan to complete an inquiry |
| Div II |
GR4 · develop and follow a
class plan for accessing and gathering ideas and information
Gr5 · develop and follow own plan for
gathering and recording ideas and information
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| ICT |
C4 2.1
design and follow a plan, including a schedule, to be used
during an inquiry process, and make revisions to the plan, as
necessary
C5
2.2 record group brainstorming, planning and sharing of ideas by
using technology |
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3.2 Select and process
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| Use a variety of sources |
| Div I |
KIN · seek information from a variety of sources, such as people at
school, at home, in the community, picture books, photographs and videos
GR 2 · find information on a topic, using a variety of sources, such as
simple chapter books, multimedia resources, computers and
elders in the community
GR 3 · find information to answer research questions, using a variety
of sources, such as children's magazines, CDROMs, plays,
folk tales, songs, stories and the environment |
| ICT |
C1
1.2 process information from more than one source to retell what has been
discovered
F4 1.1 compare similar types of information from two different
electronic sources |
| Div II |
GR4, GR5, GR6
· locate information to answer research questions, using a
variety of sources... |
| ICT |
C1 2.1 access and retrieve appropriate information from the Internet
by using a specific search path or from given uniform resource locations
(URLs) |
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| Access information |
| Div I |
KIN · use illustrations, photographs, video programs, objects and
auditory cues, to access information
GR 1 · use text features, such as illustrations, titles and opening
shots in video programs, to access information
GR 2 · use text features, such as table of contents, key words,
captions and hot links, to access information
GR 3 · locate answers to questions and extract appropriate and
significant information from oral, print and other media texts |
| ICT |
C1 1.1 access and retrieve appropriate information from electronic sources
for a specific inquiry |
| Div II |
GR4 · identify information
sources that inform, persuade or entertain, and use such sources
appropriately
GR6 · use a variety of tools, such as
bibliographies, thesauri, electronic searches and technology, to
access information |
| ICT |
C1 2.1 access and retrieve appropriate information from the Internet
by using a specific search path or from given uniform resource locations
(URLs) |
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| Evaluate sources |
| Div I |
GR 1 · match information to research needs
GR 2 · recognize when information answers the questions asked
GR 3 · review information to determine its usefulness in answering
research questions |
| ICT |
C3 1.1 compare and contrast information from similar types of electronic
sources |
| Div II |
GR4 · recall important
points, and make and revise predictions regarding upcoming
information
GR5 · determine the usefulness and
relevance of information for research purpose and focus, using
pre-established criteria
GR6 · evaluate the congruency between
gathered information and research purpose and focus, using
pre-established criteria |
| ICT |
C3
2.2 recognize that information serves different purposes and that
data from electronic sources may need to be verified to determine
accuracy or relevance for the purpose used |
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3.3 Organize, record and evaluate
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| Organize information |
| Div I |
KIN · categorize objects and pictures according to visual similarities
and differences
GR 1 · identify or categorize information according to sequence, or
similarities and differences
· list related ideas and information on a topic, and make statements to
accompany pictures
GR 2 · categorize related ideas and information, using a variety of
strategies, such as finding significant details and sequencing events in
logical order
GR 3 · organize ideas and information, using a variety of strategies,
such as clustering, categorizing and sequencing |
| ICT |
C4
1.3 organize information from more than one source |
| Div II |
GR4 · organize ideas and
information, using appropriate categories, chronological order,
cause and effect, or posing and answering questions
· record ideas and information that are on topic
· organize oral, print and other media texts into sections that
relate to and develop the topic |
| ICT |
C1
2.2 organize information gathered from the Internet, or an
electronic source, by selecting and recording the data in logical files
or categories; and by communicating effectively, through appropriate
forms, such as speeches, reports and multimedia presentations, applying
information technologies that serve particular audiences and purposes
C4 2.2 organize information, using such tools as a database,
spreadsheet or electronic webbing |
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| Record
information |
| Div I |
KIN · represent and talk about ideas and information;
dictate to a scribe
GR 1 · represent and explain key facts and ideas in own
words
GR 2 · record key facts and ideas in own words; identify titles and
authors of sources
GR 3 · record facts and ideas using a variety of strategies; list
titles and authors of sources
· list significant ideas and information from oral, print and other
media texts |
| ICT |
C7 1.2 summarize data by picking key words from gathered information and by
using jottings, point form or retelling |
| Div II |
GR4 · make notes of key
words, phrases and images by subtopics; cite titles and authors
of sources alphabetically
· paraphrase information from oral, print and other media
sources
GR5 · record information in own words;
cite titles and authors alphabetically, and provide publication
dates of sources
· combine ideas and information from several sources
· record ideas and information in relevant categories,
according to a research plan
GR6 · use outlines, thought webs and
summaries to show the relationships among ideas and information
and to clarify meaning
· quote information from oral, print and other media sources |
| ICT |
C7 2.1 use a variety of technologies to organize and synthesize
researched information |
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| Evaluate information |
| Div I |
GR 2 · examine gathered information to decide what information to share
or omit
GR 3 · determine if gathered information is sufficient to answer
research questions |
| ICT |
C1
1.2 process information from more than one source to retell what has been
discovered
C7
1.3 draw conclusions from organized information
1.4 make predictions based on organized information |
| Div II |
Gr4 · examine gathered
information to identify if more information is required; review
new understanding
GR5 · connect gathered information to
prior knowledge to reach new conclusions |
| ICT |
C3 2.1 identify and distinguish points of view expressed in
electronic sources on a particular topic |
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3.4 Share and review
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| Share ideas and information |
| Div I |
GR 3 · use titles, headings and visuals to add interest
and highlight important points of presentation |
| ICT |
P4 1.1 integrate text and graphics to form a meaningful message
1.2 balance text and graphics for visual effect |
| Div II |
GR4 · select visuals, print
and/or other media to add interest and to engage the audience
GR5 · communicate ideas and information
in a variety of oral, print and other media texts, such as
illustrated reports, charts, graphic displays and travelogues
· select visuals, print and/or other media to inform and engage
the audience
GR6 · select appropriate visuals, print
and/or other media to inform and engage the audience |
| ICT |
C7
2.2 use selected presentation tools to demonstrate connections
among various pieces of information
2.1 create a multimedia presentation, incorporating such features
as visual images (clip art, video clips), sounds (live recordings, sound
clips) and animated images, appropriate to a variety of audiences and
purposes
P4 2.2 vary font size and font style, and placement of text and
graphics, in order to create a certain visual effect |
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| Review research process |
| Div I |
GR 1 · talk about information-gathering experiences by describing what
was interesting, valuable or helpful
GR 2 · answer questions, such as "What did I do that worked
well?" to reflect on research experiences
GR 3 · assess the research process, using pre-established criteria |
| ICT |
C7 1.3 draw conclusions from organized information |
| Div II |
GR4 · identify strengths
and areas for improvement in research process
GR5 · assess personal research skills,
using pre-established criteria
GR6 · establish goals for enhancing
research skills |
| ICT |
C4 2.3
reflect on and describe the processes involved in completing a
project |
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