Standard 3: Language Arts Literacy

Language Arts Literacy Cumulative Progress Indicators (CPIs) for the end of the designated grade span

Place a "+" for an expectation that represents a strength & a "-" for a weakness

+ or -

H.    Inquiry and Research

By the end of Kindergarten, students will:

 1.         Locate and know the purposes for various literacy areas of the classroom and the library/media center.

 2.         Choose books related to topics of interest.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 1, students will:

1.         Ask and explore questions related to a topic of interest.

2.         Draw conclusions from information and data gathered.

3.         Be exposed to and read a variety of fiction and nonfiction, and produce evidence of reading.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 2, students will:

1.         Locate information using alphabetical order.

2.         Read a variety of nonfiction and fiction books and produce evidence of reading.  

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:

1.      Use library classification systems, print or electronic, to locate information.

2.      Draw conclusions from information and data gathered.

3.      Read a variety of nonfiction and fiction books and produce evidence of understanding.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 4, students will:

1.      Use library classification systems, print or electronic, to locate information.

2.      Investigate a favorite author and produce evidence of research.

3.      Read independently and research topics using a variety of materials to satisfy personal, academic, and social needs, and produce evidence of reading.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 5, students will:

1.         Use library classification systems, print or electronic, to locate information.

2.          Develop and revise questions for investigations prior to, during, and after reading.

3.         Use multiple sources to locate information relevant to research questions.

4.         Read independently and research topics using a variety of materials to satisfy personal, academic, and social needs, and produce evidence of reading.

5.         Draw conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources.

6.         Interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, graphs, timelines, or tables to address research questions.

7.         Summarize and organize information by taking notes, outlining ideas, and/or making charts.

8.     Produce projects and reports, using visuals, media, and/or technology to show learning and support the learning of an audience.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 6, students will:

1.         Develop and revise questions for investigations prior to, during, and after reading.

2.         Select and use multiple sources to locate information relevant to research questions.

3.         Draw conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources.

4.         Interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, graphs, timelines, or tables to address research questions.

5.         Summarize and organize information by taking notes, outlining ideas, and/or making charts.

6.         Produce projects and reports, using visuals, media, and/or technology to show learning and support the learning of an audience.

7.         Compare themes, characters, settings, and ideas across texts or works and produce evidence of understanding.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 7, students will:

1.         Produce written and oral work that demonstrates comprehension of informational materials.

2.         Analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its authors.

3.         Collect materials for a portfolio that reflect possible career choices.

4.         Self-select materials appropriately related to a research project.

5.         Read and compare at least two works, including books, related to the same genre, topic, or subject and produce evidence of reading (e.g., compare central ideas, characters, themes, plots, settings).

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 8, students will:

1.         Produce written and oral work that demonstrates comprehension of informational materials.

2.         Analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its authors.

3.         Collect materials for a portfolio that reflect personal career choices.

4.         Self-select materials appropriately related to a research project.

5.         Read and compare at least two works, including books, related to the same genre, topic, or subject and produce evidence of reading (e.g., compare central ideas, characters, themes, plots, settings).

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 12, students will:

1.         Select appropriate electronic media for research and evaluate the quality of the information received.

2.         Develop materials for a portfolio that reflect a specific career choice.

3.         Develop increased ability to critically select works to support a research topic.

4.         Read and critically analyze a variety of works, including books and other print materials (e.g., periodicals, journals, manuals), about one issue or topic, or books by a single author or in one genre, and produce evidence of reading.

5.         Apply information gained from several sources or books on a single topic or by a single author to foster an argument, draw conclusions, or advance a position.

6.         Critique the validity and logic of arguments advanced in public documents, their appeal to various audiences, and the extent to which they anticipate and address reader concerns.