Third Grade Scope and Sequence

A. Information Acquisition
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources/ Lessons	TAKS Objectives ELA	TEKS
The student is expected to:	.	The student will:	The student is expected to:
3.A.1 Locate and use important areas of the library (circulation area, card catalog/OPAC, fiction/easy, periodical, reference, nonfiction and Biography).	§ Fiction Arrangement § Explore the Library § Orientation § Where Am I? § Library orientation (Round Rock ISD) Exploring the Library by Alice K. Flanagan; I took my Frog to the Library by Eric A. Kimmel; The Librarian from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler; Quiet! There's a Canary in the Library by Don Freeman	TAKS Reading #1: The student demonstrates a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.12F: Locate and use important areas of the library media center.
3.A.2 Demonstrate appropriate behaviors for locating, checking out, returning, and caring for library materials according to district procedures.	Library Resources Page Teacher Handout (Spring Branch) Library Rules and Procedures	TAKS Reading #1: The student demonstrates a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.1B: Respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions. Social Studies 113.5.10C: Identify and explain the importance of acts of civil responsibility, including obeying laws and voting.
3.A.3 Use alphabetical arrangement and the Dewey Decimal System to locate fiction, non-fiction, and biography books on the shelves.	Fiction Arrangement (Spring Branch) Fiction Call Numbers (Spring Branch) Dynamite Dinosaurs Seeing Double	TAKS Reading #1: The student demonstrates a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.12B:Use alphabetical order to locate information. 110.5.12F: Locate and use important areas of the library media center.
3.A.4 Demonstrate an understanding that the card or online catalog is an index to the library collection and uses the catalog information to locate materials.	§ Catalog Tutorial	TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry. 110.5.12D: Use multiple sources to locate information that addresses questions. Technology Applications 126.3.2A: Use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen. 126.3.4A: Apply electric search strategies in the acquisition of information.
3.A.5 Demonstrate a working knowledge of library terminology (media, reference, fiction, non-fiction, periodicals, titles, chapter, title page, publisher, copyright date, table of contents, glossary, index, call number, spine, spine label and guidewords.)	§ Entry and Guide Words § Fact or Opinion § Fiction or Nonfiction, What will It be? § Where Do I Find It? § Copyright Date, Dedication	TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.8A: Discuss meanings of words and develop vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences. 110.5.12C: Recognize and use parts of a book to locate information, including table of contents, chapter titles, guidewords and indices. Social Studies 113.5.16D: Use various parts of a source, including the table of contents, glossary and index, as well as keyword computer searches, to locate information.
3.A.6 Understand the role of public libraries, museums and community resources as a valuable source of information.	§ Our Community	TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies 113.5.11B: Identify some governmental services in the community such as libraries, schools, and parks and explains their value to the community.
3.A.7 Understand that bilingual books and Spanish books are part of the library collection when applicable.	Bilingual and Spanish Activities	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.12F: Locate and use important areas of the library media center.
3.A.8 Acquire library terminology, such as due date, barcode, overdue, renew, call number, shelving cart, online catalog and online resources.	Library Resources Page Teacher Handout (Spring Branch)	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Technology Applications: 126.3.4A- Apply electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information. 126.3.4B- Select strategies to navigate and access information on LANs and WANs.
3.A.9 Identify and use the parts of a book to gather information, including glossary, copyright, title, spine, spine label, chapter titles, guide words, publisher, title page, index, and table of contents	Libeary Skills: (Grades Four through Grade Six) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020446 pp. 8-12 § Guide Word Trees (Spring Branch) § What’s in the Book? § Where Do I Find It? § Copyright Date, Dedication	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12C- Use parts of a book to locate information. Social Studies: 113.3.16D- Use various parts of a source to locate information.
3.A.10 Use the online catalog and keyword, author, title, and subject searches to locate materials	Library Resources Page Library Resources Page Teacher Handout (Spring Branch) Big6 #2	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12D- Use multiple sources to locate information that addresses questions.
3.A.11 Locate specific materials using alphabetical order and the Dewey Decimal System	Dewey and the Decimals by Paige Taylor. 1579500501 Stretchy Library Lessons by Pat Miller 1579500838 § Dewey Web Quest § DDS Matching Game § DDS Concentration § Dewey Decimal Apron Kit, KidsClick! Dewey,	TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12B- Use alphabetical order to locate information. Math: 111.3.15A- Identify mathematics in everyday situations.
3.A.12 Consider and list possible print and non-print sources for use in problem solving process, including dictionaries, nonfiction books, thesauri, encyclopedias, experts, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources	§ Online Scavenger Hunt § Star Readers § Dictionaries (Clear Creek) § Dictionary Treasure Hunt	TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12D- Use multiple sources to locate information that addresses questions.
3.A.13 Analyze information by distinguishing fact from opinion, determining cause and effect, and predicting outcomes to determine usefulness to problem solution	Cause and Effect Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell; Why the Chicken Crossed the Road by David Macauley Predicting Outcomes Giggle Giggle Quack by Doreen Cronin; The Frog Principal by Stephanie Calmenson; Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett; Bark, George by Jules Feiffer § Fact and Opinion § Fact and Opinion - Martin Luther King, Jr. § Cause and Effect	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.9F- Make and explain inferences from texts. 110.3.9J- Distinguish fact from opinion in various texts. 110.3.12J- Draw conclusions from information gathered. Social Studies: 113.3.16C- Interpret oral, visual, and printed material by identifying main idea, cause and effect, and comparing and contrasting.
B. Reading Literacy
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources/ Lessons	TAKS Objectives ELA	TEKS
The student is expected to:		The student will:	The student is expected to:
3.B.1 Listen attentively, critically, and purposefully to stories, plays, and poems read aloud for enjoyment, and to gain information.	§ Captive Audience § Compare and Contrast § Poetry in Action § Bluebonnet/ Poetry Book (Clear Creek)	TAKS Reading # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. #3:Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.1A: Determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate. 110.5.1C: Participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions. 110.5.1D: Listen critically to interpret and evaluate. 110.5.1E: Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works. 110.5.8A: Develop vocabulary by listening to and discussing both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud. 110.5.10A: Respond to stories and poems in ways that reflect understanding and interpretation in discussion.
3.B.2 Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators.	§ Authors and Illustrators	TAKS Reading #2:Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.2A: Connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening. 110.5.2B: Compare language and oral traditions, (family stories) that reflect customs, regions and cultures. 110.5.10D: Connect ideas and themes across texts. 110.5.13A: Connect life experiences with the life experiences, language, customs, and culture of others. 110.5.13B: Compare experiences of characters across cultures. Social Studies 113.5.12A: Explain the significance of selected ethnic and/or cultural celebrations. 113.5.12B: Compare ethnic and/or cultural celebrations. 113.5.14B: Explain the significance of selected writers and artists to the cultural heritage of communities around the world.
3.B.3 Select, read, and respond to materials from a variety of literary genre, such as mystery, realistic, fantasy and historical, for pleasure reading and/or to acquire information.	§ Who Done It? § Who Are You? § Fairy Folks and Fable Fools § They Lived Happily Ever After § Fables	TAKS Reading # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.6D: Self-select independent-level reading. 110.5.7A: Read from classic and contemporary works. 110.5.7B: Read from a variety of genres for pleasure and to acquire information from both print and electronic sources. 110.5.7C: Read to accomplish various purposes both assigned and self-selected. 110.5.11B: Distinguish fiction from nonfiction, including fact and fantasy. 110.5.11C: Recognize the distinguishing features of familiar genres, including stories, poems and informational texts. 110.5.11F: Understand literary forms by recognizing and distinguishing among such types of text as stories, poems, myths, fables, tall tales, limericks, plays, biographies, and autobiographies. Social Studies 113.5.13B: Retell the heroic deeds of characters from American folktales and legends.
3.B.4 Read or listen to and respond to a variety of literary forms such as fiction, poetry, myths, fables, tall tales, folktales, plays, informational books, biographies and autobiographies.	§ Fairy Folks and Fable Fools § They Lived Happily Ever After § Fables § Who Are You? § Bluebonnet/ Biography Book § Magic Hat § Bluebonnet Books (2002-2003), Spiders and their Web Sites § The Frog Prince	TAKS Reading #1Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. #2Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.6D: Self-select independent-level reading. 110.5.7A: Read from classic and contemporary works. 110.5.7B: Read from a variety of genres for pleasure and to acquire information from both print and electronic sources. 110.5.7C: Read to accomplish various purposes both assigned and self-selected. 110.5.11B: Distinguish fiction from nonfiction, including fact and fantasy. 110.5.11C: Recognize the distinguishing features of familiar genres, including stories, poems and informational texts. 110.5.11F: Understand literary forms by recognizing and distinguishing among such types of text as stories, poems, myths, fables, tall tales, limericks, plays, biographies, and autobiographies. Social Studies 113.5.13B: Retell the heroic deeds of characters from American folktales and legends.
3.B.5 Identify and read award winning books such as Bluebonnet, Newbery, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King award books and recognizes the significance of these awards	§ Reading Along the Texas Trail § Identifying Award Books § Newbery Awards § Newbery Booko	TAKS Reading #1Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. #2Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.7A: Read classic and contemporary works.
3.B.6 Understand literary terms such as author, illustrator, fact, fantasy, fiction and nonfiction.	§ Believe It or Not § Biblio - Baseball	TAKS Reading #3 Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.11B: Distinguish fiction from nonfiction, including fact and fantasy. 110.5.11E: Identify literary terms such as title, author, illustrator, playwright, theater, stage, act, dialogue, and scene.
3.B.7 Distinguish the role of the author from the illustrator and recognize the style of various authors and illustrators.	§ Authors and Illustrators	.	Language Arts 110.5.11F: Understand and identify simple literary terms such as title, author, illustrator, across a variety of literary forms (texts).
3.B.8 Identify different versions of stories.	§ Compare and contrast	TAKS Reading #2 Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts. #3 Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.7A: Read classic and contemporary works. 110.5.9G: Identify similarities and differences across texts such as in topics, characters and problems. 110.5.11D: Compare communication in different forms such as contrasting a dramatic performance with a print version of the same story.
3.B.9 Participate in various reading incentive programs.	§ HISD’s Name That Book Contest § Accelerated Reader § Reading Counts § Texas Bluebonnet Award	.	Language Arts 110.5.6A: Read regularly in independent-level materials. 110.5.6B: Read regularly in instructional-level materials that are challenging but manageable. 110.4.6D: Self-select independent-level reading by drawing on personal interests, by relying on knowledge of authors and different types of texts, and/or by estimating text difficulty. 110.4.7C: Read to accomplish various purposes both assigned and self-selected.
3.B.10 Distinguish between reality and fantasy.	§ Branding Up Time	.	Language Arts 110.5.11B: Distinguish fiction from nonfiction, including fact and fantasy.
3.B.11 Use a variety of comprehension strategies to assist reading and understanding.	§ And the End Is? § As I Recall	TAKS Reading #2 Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts. #3 Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.9D: Monitor his/her own comprehension and acts purposefully when comprehension breaks down using such strategies as rereading, searching for clues, and asking for help. 110.5.12J: Draw conclusions from information gathered.
3.B.12 Understand simple story structure, including character, plot, setting, storyline, and conflict.	§ What Was His Message § Playing With Plot	TAKS Reading #2 Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts. #3 Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.9.C: Retell or act out the order of important events in stories. 110.5.11H:Analyze characters, including their traits, relationships and changes. 110.5.11I: Identify the importance of the setting to a story’s meaning. 110.5.11J: Recognize the story problems or plot. 110.5.11I: Identify the importance of the setting to a story's meaning. Social Studies 113.5.16B: Sequence and categorize information.
3.B.13 Develop vocabulary through listening and reading.	§ Bluebonnet Books (2002-2003, Radio Rescue	.	Language Arts 110.5.8A: Develop vocabulary by listening to and discussing both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud. 110.5.8B: Develop vocabulary through reading.
3.B.14 Listen actively, critically, and purposefully to gain information, to solve problems, and for enjoyment	See Librarian for books to support you classroom and unit needs. § Story Map § Story Map Diagram	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading #110.3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.1A- Determine the purposes for listening. 110.3.1E- Listen responsively. Math: 111.3.15D- Use real objects, manipulatives, and technology to solve problems.
3.B.15 Read regularly in independent-level materials	Book Reports Ideas Carol Hurst Book List § Reading Interest § Book Talk Genres	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.7B- Read from a variety of genres to acquire information.
3.B.16 Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators	See Librarian to help select books and materials to support your author/illustrator study. Author Study Where, Where is Swamp Bear? by Kathi Appelt will illustrate a simple play. Multicultural Literature for Children	TAKS Reading #2: The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.11E- Identify literary terms such as title, author, illustrator, playwright, theater, stage, act, dialogue, and scene. 110.3.13- Increase knowledge of cultures. Social Studies: 113.3.14- Understand the importance of writers and artists to the cultural heritage of communities.
3.B.17 Self-select materials from a variety of literary genre for pleasure reading and/or to acquire information	§ Reading Interest § Section Review § - Library Orientation	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.6D- Self select independent-level reading.
3.B.18 Explore works from award lists, including Bluebonnet, Newbery, and Coretta Scott King titles, and recognize the significance of these awards	Display Newbery and Bluebonnet posters § Book Talk, Bluebonnet Video or PowerPoint.	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading #2: The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts	Language Arts: 110.3.7A- Read classic and contemporary works.
3.B.19 Read or listen to, and understand, literary forms such as fiction, poetry, myths, fables, tall tales, folktales, plays, informational books, biographies, and autobiographies	Children's Literature: Promotion, Use, and Teaching in the School Media Center ed. by H. Thomas Walker 0874366666 Folktale Webquest Fables Cinderella Around the World Writing Webquest Folklore Genre Slide Show § T-Chart (Compare and contrast two types of genre. § Venn Diagram (Compare and contrast genre) § "Family Feud", "$20,000 Pyramid”	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.1E- Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud. 110.3.7B- Read from a variety of genres for pleasure and acquiring information from both print and electronic sources. 110.3.11C- Recognize genres. 110.3.11F- Understand literary forms.
3.B.20 Identify and understand literary terms such as author, illustrator, fact, fantasy, fiction, and nonfiction	Libeary Skills: (Grades K through GradeThree) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020438 pp. 71-77	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.11B- Distinguish fiction from non-fiction. 110.3.11E- Identify literary terms such as title, author, illustrator, playwright, theater, stage, act, dialogue, and scene.
3.B.21 Understand simple story structure, including character, plot, and setting	Brave Little Monster, by Ken Baker Setting - The Raft, by Jim LaMarche Characterization- Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens Story Elements Character traits	TAKS Reading #2: The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts	Language Arts: 110.3.11H- Analyze characters. 110.3.11I- Identify the importance of setting to a story's meaning. 110.3.11J- Recognize story problem or plot.
3.B.22 Retell or act out the order of important events in a story.	§ Let’s Act	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading #110.3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.9C- Retell or act out the order of important events in stories.
C. Research and Technology Application
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources/ Lessons	TAKS Objectives ELA	TEKS
The student is expected to:	.	The student will:	The student is expected to:
3.C.1 Communicate effectively one-to-one and in group situations.	§ Film Review	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.2A: Connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening. 110.5.3A: Choose and adapt spoken language appropriate to the audience, purpose, and occasion, including use of appropriate volume and rate. 110.5.3C:Ask and answer relevant questions and makes contributions in small or large group discussions. 110.5.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry such as “Why do birds build different kinds of nests?” Social Studies 113.5.17A: Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences. Technology Applications 126.3.8A: Use communication tools to participate in group projects.
3.C.2 Recognize that different parts of a book offer information. (back cover, front cover, spine, title page, table of contents).	§ What’s in the Book? § Where Do I Find It? § Copyright Date, Dedication	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.12C: Recognize and use parts of a book to locate information, including table of contents, chapter titles, guide words, and indices. Social Studies 113.5.16D: Use various part of a source, including the table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword computer searches to locate information.
3.C.3 Understand basic electronic search strategies, including keyword, author, title, and subject searches.	§ Boolean Jelly Bean	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies 113.5.16D: Use various part of a source, including the table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword computer searches to locate information. Technology Applications 126.3.2A : Use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen. 126.3.4A: Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies. 126.3.4B: Select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information and local area networks and wide area networks including the internet and intranet, for research and resource sharing.
3.C.4 Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion.	§ Graphic Organizer		Language Arts 110.5.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry. Social Studies 113.5.18A: Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, consider options, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the solution.
3.C.5 Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research.	Baltimore Public Schools Research Model for 3^rd Grade	TAKS Writing #1 Composition	Language Arts 110.5.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry. Social Studies 113.5.17A: Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experience.
3.C.6 Select and use appropriate print and non-print sources, such as dictionaries, nonfiction books, encyclopedias, experts, CD-ROMS, and internet resources.	§ Star Readers § Animal-Vegetable-Minerals § Similarities and Differences § Dictionary Bingo § Specialized Dictionaries		Language Arts 110.5.8C: Use resources and references such as beginners’ dictionaries, glossaries, available technology, and context to build word meanings and to confirm pronunciations of words. 110.5.12D: Use multiple sources, including print, such as an encyclopedia, technology, and experts, to locate information that addresses questions. 110.5.12.E: Interpret and use graphic sources of information, including. 110.5.12I: Use compiled information and knowledge to raise additional, unanswered questions. Social Studies 113.5.16A: Obtain information, including historical and geographic data about the community using a variety of print, oral visual and computer sources. 113.5.16C: Interpret and create oral, visual and printed material by identifying main idea, cause and effect, and comparing and contrasting. 113.5.16E: Interpret and create visuals including graphs, charts, tables, timelines, illustrations and maps. 113.5.18A: Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, consider options, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate a solution. Technology Applications 126.3.4A: Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies. 126.3.5A: Acquire information including text, audio, video and graphics.
3.C.7 Develop skills in gathering, analyzing, interpreting, organizing and evaluating information to determine usefulness to problem solving.	Big6	TAKS Reading #4 Apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.9H: Produce summaries of text selections. 110.5.20C: Take simple notes from relevant sources such as classroom guests, information books, and media sources. 110.5.20D: Compile notes into outlines, reports, summaries, or other written efforts using available technology. Social Studies 113.5.18A: Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, consider options, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate a solution. Technology Applications 126.3.5A: Acquire information including text, audio, video and graphics.
3.C.8 Obtain and interpret graphical information, including pictures, charts, graphs, and maps.	§ Where is the Sun?	TAKS Reading #3 Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.12E: Interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams. Social Studies 113.5.16C: Interpret oral, visual, and print material by identifying the main idea, predicting, and comparing and contrasting.
3.C.9 Summarize and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas and making charts.	§ Track It Down	TAKS #4: Apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.12E: Interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams. 110.5.12G: Organize information in systematic ways, including notes, charts and labels. 110.5.12H: Demonstrate learning through productions and displays such as oral and written reports, murals and dramatizations. Social Studies 113.5.16E: Interpret and create visuals including graphs, charts, tables, timelines, illustrations and maps. 113.5.18A: Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, consider options, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate a solution.
3.C.10 Demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws and acceptable use policies and comply with laws regarding use of technology in society, including following district and federal copyright laws.	§ Citation and Copyright § Copyright Basics	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Technology Applications 126.3.3A: Follow acceptable use policies when using computers. 126.3.3B: Model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual’s electronic work.
3.C.11 Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion	Teaching Information & Technology Skills : the Big 6 in Elementary Schools. Michael Eisenberg . 0938865811 Big6 #1 Brainstorm initial strategy with "How to Select a Restaurant" Graphic Organizer Inspiration Software	TAKS #4: Apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12A- Identify relevant questions for inquiry. 110.3.20A- Write or dictate questions for investigating. Social Studies: 113.3.18- Use problem solving and decision making skills in working independently and working with others.
3.C.12 Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research	Defining a Research Topic Big6 #1 Brainstorm List Inspiration Software	TAKS Writing #1: Composition TAKS Reading #4: Apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies: 110.3.17A- Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences. Language Arts: 110.3.12A- Identify relevant questions for inquiry.
3.C.13 Select and use appropriate print and non-print sources, such as nonfiction books, dictionaries, thesauri, atlases, encyclopedias, experts, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources to locate information relevant to research questions	Online Database Matrix Big6 #3 & #4 Matrix of Resources Create a Table § Track It Down	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.8C- Use resources and reference materials to build word meanings and to confirm pronunciation of words. 110.3.12D- Use multiple sources to locate information that addresses questions.
3.C.14 Interpret graphical information, including pictures, charts, graphs, timelines, graphic organizers and maps	Graphic Organizers	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12E- Interpret and use graphic sources of information. Social Studies: 113.3.16C- Interpret oral, visual, and printed material by identifying main idea, cause and effect, and comparing and contrasting.
3.C.15 Analyze information to determine usefulness to problem solutions.	Teaching Information & Technology Skills : the Big 6 in Elementary Schools. Michael Eisenberg . 0938865811 Big6 #1 Brainstorm initial strategy with "How to Select a Restaurant" § Trash and Treasure § Graphic Organizer § Inspiration Software	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies: 113.3.18- Use problem solving and decision making skills in working independently and working with others.
3.C.16 Extract useful information from resources using keywords and main ideas	Big6 #4 Trash and Treasure	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.20C- Take simple notes from relevant sources.
3.C.17 Synthesize information from a variety of sources into a final product	Big6 #5	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12G- Organize information and systematic ways. 110.3.9H- Produce summaries of text selections. Social Studies: 113.3.17B- Create written and visual materials.
3.C.18 Demonstrate knowledge of copyright policies	Citations & Copyright Fair Use Harbor PowerPoint copyright, Handout	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Technology Applications: 126.3.3A- Follow acceptable use policies when using computers. 126.3.3B- Model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual's electronic work.
3.C.19 Demonstrate learning by compiling notes into outlines, reports, summaries or other written efforts using available technology	§ Incredible Shrinking Notes § Note Taking by Crayon	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12H- Demonstrate learning through productions and displays. 110.3.20D- Apply notes using available technology. Social Studies: 113.3.18- Use problem solving and decision making skills in working independently and working with others.
3.C.20 Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information needs.	Brainstorm List Inspiration Software	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies: 110.3.18A- Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, consider options, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate a solution. Technology Applications: 126.3.9A- Use software features to evaluate work progress.
3.C.21 Use multiple technologies to locate and gather information, such as online encyclopedias, Internet resources, PAC, and curriculum-based software	Library Resources Page Library Resources Page Teacher Handout Online Database Matrix	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies: 110.3.18- Use problem solving and decision making skills in working independently and working with others. Technology Applications: 126.3.4- Use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources.
3.C.22 Understand and use appropriate electronic search strategies, including keyword, author, title, and subject searches	Library Resources Page Library Resources Page Teacher Handout Online Database Matrix Meriwether	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Technology Applications: 126.3.4A- Apply electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information.
3.C.23 Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology in society, including following district and federal copyright laws	Citations & Copyright Fair Use Harbor Declaration of Independence From Plagiarism	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Technology Applications: 126.3.3A- Follow acceptable use policies when using computers.
3.C.24 Synthesize information from a variety of print and non-print sources into final product.	Big6 #5	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.3.12H- Demonstrate learning through productions and displays. Social Studies: 113.3.17B-Create written and visual materials. Technology Applications: 126.3.7- Use appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems.
3.C.25 Use available technology to create research product and/or presentation, such as presentation software, digital camera, and video equipment	Create a Website Digital Camera		Technology Applications: 126.3.11A- Publish information in a variety of media.