3rd Grade

By the end of 3rd grade, students will be able to:

• begin to use print and or/non print dictionary, encyclopedia,atlas and other reference materials
• identify keywords and/or search terms with guidance
• locate material by call number
• determine an information need
• locate materials using the library catalog
• learn to choose what facts and details to include in note taking
• identify the appropriate use of print and/or electronic resources
• learn common organizational patterns to make sense of information
• work in groups to evaluate information
• learn to compare content and ideas in different resources
• select the most appropriate source to fulfill the information need
• collaborate with other students to solve information problems
• organize information using such differentiated techniques as graphic organizers, storyboarding, or webbing
• present, perform, share, and evaluate the results of information searches in a new form
• recognize the need for citing sources and begin to make simple bibliographies
• differentiate between note taking and copying verbatim from sources used
• select a “Just Right” book during literature selection
• listen to or read various traditional folklore
• read various types of fiction
• read various types of nonfiction
• begin to develop individual taste in series, author, and genre reading
• begin to identify literary awards as appropriate to age group
• appreciate information presented creatively in various formats
• read for pleasure, seek answers, and explore topics of personal interest
• access libraries, library staff, and library resources both personally and virtually
• protect personal information and apply stranger-danger knowledge and skills on the Internet
• use the Internet to visit assigned websites with limited adult supervision or guidance
• practice good online manners recognizing some communications can be hurtful to others
• report uncomfortable online situations to an adult
• recognize and avoid inappropriate content (advertising, malware, phishing, viruses, pornogoraphy, etc.)
• protect electronic devices from physical harm and, with guidance, recognize and avoid potential damaging or invasive content