Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Reading: Informational Text
Grade 3
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RI.3.7
Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).
RI.3.9
Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.
Grade 4
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RI.4.7
Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
RI.4.9
Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Grade 5
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RI.5.7
Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
RI.5.9
Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Writing
Grade 3
Text Types and Purposes
W.3.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
- Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
- Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.
- Provide a sense of closure.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.3.7
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
W.3.8
Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
Grade 4
Text Types and Purposes
W.4.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
- Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
- Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
- Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
- Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.4.7
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
W.4.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
Grade 5
Text Types and Purposes
W.5.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
- Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
- Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.
- Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events
- precisely.
- Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.5.7
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
W.5.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.
Speaking & Listening
Grade 3
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.3.4
Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.
Grade 4
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.4.4
Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
Grade 5
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.5.4
Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
Ohio English Language Arts Standards (2001)
Research Standard
Benchmarks (3–4)
A.
Identify a topic of study, construct questions and determine appropriate sources for gathering information.
B.
Select and summarize important information and sort key findings into categories about a topic.
D.
Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Benchmarks (5–7)
A.
Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and develop a plan for gathering information.
B.
Locate and summarize important information from multiple sources.
C.
Organize information in a systematic way.
E.
Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 3)
1.
Choose a topic for research from a list of questions, assigned topic or personal area of interest.
2.
Utilize appropriate searching techniques to gather information from a variety of locations (e.g., classroom, school library, public library or community resources).
3.
Acquire information from multiple sources (e.g., books, magazines, videotapes, CD-ROMs, Web sites) and collect data (e.g., interviews, experiments, observations or surveys) about the topic.
4.
Identify important information found in the sources and summarize the important findings.
5.
Sort relevant information into categories about the topic.
7.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 4)
1.
Identify a topic and questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
2.
Locate sources and collect relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Identify important information found in the sources and summarize important findings.
4.
Create categories to sort and organize relevant information charts, tables or graphic organizers.
6.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
1.
Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
2.
Locate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables or graphic organizers).
6.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered.
Communications: Oral and Visual Standard
Benchmarks (3–4)
A.
Demonstrate active listening strategies by asking clarifying questions and responding to questions with appropriate elaboration.
C.
Use clear and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas and to establish tone appropriate to the topic, audience and purpose.
E.
Organize presentations to provide a beginning, middle and ending and include concrete details.
Benchmarks (5–7)
A.
Use effective listening strategies, summarize major ideas and draw logical inferences from presentations and visual media.
C.
Vary language choice and use effective presentation techniques, including voice modulation and enunciation.
D.
Select an organizational structure appropriate to the topic, audience, setting and purpose.
F.
Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual materials and technology.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 3)
1.
Ask questions for clarification and explanation, and respond to others' ideas.
5.
Select language appropriate to purpose and audience.
6.
Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas.
7.
Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience.
8.
Deliver informational presentations that:
a. present events or ideas in logical sequence and maintain a clear focus;
b. demonstrate an understanding of the topic;
c. include relevant facts and details from multiple sources to develop topic;
d. organize information, including a clear introduction, body and conclusion;
e. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
f. identify sources.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations recalling an event or personal experience that convey relevant information and descriptive details.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 4)
1.
Demonstrate active listening strategies (e.g., asking focused questions, responding to cues, making visual contact).
5.
Select language appropriate to purpose and audience.
6.
Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas.
7.
Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. present events or ideas in a logical sequence and maintain a clear focus;
b. demonstrate an understanding of the topic;
c. include relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes to clarify and explain information;
d. organize information to include a clear introduction, body and conclusion;
e. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
f. draw from several sources and identify sources used.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
1.
Demonstrate active listening strategies (e.g., asking focused questions, responding to cues, making visual contact).
6.
Use clear diction, pitch, tempo and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas.
7.
Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the situation, setting and audience.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the main idea with relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. organize information, including a clear introduction, body and conclusion and follow common organizational structures when appropriate (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from several sources and identify sources used.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations recalling an event or personal experience that convey relevant information and descriptive details.