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Grade Level:Pre-Kindergarten
PK-02 Benchmark
A. Generate questions for investigation and gather information from a variety of sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.LPK.I01
01. Ask questions about experiences, areas of interest, pictures, letters, words, logos or icons.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.LPK.I02
02. Use a variety of resources to gather new information with assistance.

PK-02 Benchmark
B. Retell important details and findings.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.LPK.I03
03. Recall information about a topic dictated or constructed by child.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.LPK.I04
04. Share findings of information through retelling, media and play.

Grade Level:Kindergarten
PK-02 Benchmark
A. Generate questions for investigation and gather information from a variety of sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.LKG.I01
01. Ask questions about a topic being studied or an area of interest.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.LKG.I02
02. Use books or observations to gather information, with teacher assistance, to explain a topic or unit of study.

PK-02 Benchmark
B. Retell important details and findings.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.LKG.I03
03. Recall information about a topic, with teacher assistance.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.LKG.I04
04. Share findings visually or orally.

Grade Level:Grade One
PK-02 Benchmark
A. Generate questions for investigation and gather information from a variety of sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.L01.I01
01. Discuss ideas for investigation about a topic or area of personal interest.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.L01.I02
02. Utilize appropriate searching techniques to gather information, with teacher assistance, from a variety of locations (e.g., classroom, school library, public library or community resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.L01.I03
03. Use books or observations to gather information to explain a topic or unit of study with teacher assistance.

PK-02 Benchmark
B. Retell important details and findings.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.L01.I04
04. Recall information about a topic with teacher assistance.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.L01.I05
05. Report information to others.

Grade Level:Grade Two
PK-02 Benchmark
A. Generate questions for investigation and gather information from a variety of sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.L02.I01
01. Create questions for investigations, assigned topic or personal area of interest.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.L02.I02
02. Utilize appropriate searching techniques to gather information from a variety of locations (e.g., classroom, school library, public library or community resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BA.L02.I03
03. Acquire information with teacher assistance, from multiple sources (e.g., books, magazines, videotapes, CD-ROM's, Web sites) and collect data (e.g., interviews, experiments, observations or surveys) about the topic.

PK-02 Benchmark
B. Retell important details and findings.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.L02.I04
04. Identify important information and write brief notes about the information.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.L02.I05
05. Sort relevant information into categories about the topic with teacher assistance.
Y2003.CEW.S04.GPK-02.BB.L02.I06
06. Report important findings to others.

Grade Level:Grade Three
03-04 Benchmark
A. Identify a topic of study, construct questions and determine appropriate sources for gathering information.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BA.L03.I01
01. Choose a topic for research from a list of questions, assigned topic or personal area of interest.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BA.L03.I02
02. Utilize appropriate searching techniques to gather information from a variety of locations (e.g., classroom, school library, public library or community resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BA.L03.I03
03. Acquire information from multiple sources (e.g., books, magazines, videotapes, CD-ROM's, Web sites) and collect data (e.g., interviews, experiments, observations or surveys) about the topic.

03-04 Benchmark
B. Select and summarize important information and sort key findings into categories about a topic.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BB.L03.I04
04. Identify important information found in the sources and summarize the important findings.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BB.L03.I05
05. Sort relevant information into categories about the topic.

03-04 Benchmark
C. Create a list of sources used for oral, visual, written or multimedia reports.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BC.L03.I06
06. Understand the importance of citing sources.

03-04 Benchmark
D. Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BD.L03.I07
07. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered.

Grade Level:Grade Four
03-04 Benchmark
A. Identify a topic of study, construct questions and determine appropriate sources for gathering information.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BA.L04.I01
01. Identify a topic and questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BA.L04.I02
02. Locate sources and collect relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).

03-04 Benchmark
B. Select and summarize important information and sort key findings into categories about a topic.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BB.L04.I03
03. Identify important information found in the sources and summarize the important findings.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BB.L04.I04
04. Create categories to sort and organize relevant information charts, tables or graphic organizers.

03-04 Benchmark
C. Create a list of sources used for oral, visual, written or multimedia reports.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BC.L04.I05
05. Discuss the meaning of plagiarism and create a list of sources.

03-04 Benchmark
D. Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G03-04.BD.L04.I06
06. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered.

Grade Level:Grade Five
05-07 Benchmark
A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and develop a plan for gathering information.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BA.L05.I01
01. Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.

05-07 Benchmark
B. Locate and summarize important information from multiple sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BB.L05.I02
02. Locate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).

05-07 Benchmark
C. Organize information in a systemic way.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BC.L05.I03
03. Identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables or graphic organizers).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BC.L05.I04
04. Compare and contrast important findings and select sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes

05-07 Benchmark
D. Acknowledge quoted and paraphrased information and document sources used.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BD.L05.I05
05. Define plagiarism and acknowledge sources of information.

05-07 Benchmark
E. Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BE.L05.I06
06. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered.

Grade Level:Grade Six
05-07 Benchmark
A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and develop a plan for gathering information.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BA.L06.I01
01. Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.

05-07 Benchmark
B. Locate and summarize important information from multiple sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BB.L06.I02
02. Identify appropriate sources, and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BB.L06.I03
03. Identify elements of validity in sources including publication date, coverage, language, points of view, and discuss primary and secondary sources.

05-07 Benchmark
C. Organize information in a systemic way.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BC.L06.I04
04. Identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables, graphic organizers).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BC.L06.I05
05. Compare and contrast important findings and select sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

05-07 Benchmark
D. Acknowledge quoted and paraphrased information and document sources used.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BD.L06.I06
06. Use quotations to support ideas.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BD.L06.I07
07. Use an appropriate form of documentation, with teacher assistance, to acknowledge sources (e.g., bibliography, works cited).

05-07 Benchmark
E. Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BE.L06.I08
08. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position with organized and relevant evidence about the topic or research question.

Grade Level:Grade Seven
05-07 Benchmark
A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and develop a plan for gathering information.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BA.L07.I01
01. Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.

05-07 Benchmark
B. Locate and summarize important information from multiple sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BB.L07.I02
02. Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BB.L07.I03
03. Identify and explain the importance of validity in sources, including publication date, coverage, language, points of view and describe primary and secondary sources.

05-07 Benchmark
C. Organize information in a systemic way.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BC.L07.I04
04. Select an appropriate structure for organizing information in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables and graphic organizers).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BC.L07.I05
05. Analyze and organize important information, and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

05-07 Benchmark
D. Acknowledge quoted and paraphrased information and document sources used.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BD.L07.I06
06. Integrate quotations and citations into written text to maintain a flow of ideas.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BD.L07.I07
07. Use an appropriate form of documentation, with teacher assistance, to acknowledge sources (e.g., bibliography, works cited).

05-07 Benchmark
E. Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G05-07.BE.L07.I08
08. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position with organized and relevant evidence about the topic or research question.

Grade Level:Grade Eight
08-10 Benchmark
A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BA.L08.I01
01. Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation.

08-10 Benchmark
B. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BB.L08.I02
02. Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BB.L08.I03
03. Explain the usefulness and accuracy of sources by determining their validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage) and define primary and secondary sources.

08-10 Benchmark
C. Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BC.L08.I04
04. Select an appropriate structure for organizing information in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables graphic organizers).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BC.L08.I05
05. Compile and organize the important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

08-10 Benchmark
D. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources (e.g., words, ideas, images and information) and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BD.L08.I06
06. Integrate quotations and citations into written text maintain a flow of ideas.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BD.L08.I07
07. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.

08-10 Benchmark
E. Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing, or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BE.L08.I08
08. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.

Grade Level:Grade Nine
08-10 Benchmark
A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BA.L09.I01
01. Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.

08-10 Benchmark
B. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BB.L09.I02
02. Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BB.L09.I03
03. Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources' validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).

08-10 Benchmark
C. Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BC.L09.I04
04. Compile and organize important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

08-10 Benchmark
D. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources (e.g., words, ideas, images and information) and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BD.L09.I05
05. Integrate quotations and citations into written text maintain a flow of ideas.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BD.L09.I06
06. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.

08-10 Benchmark
E. Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing, or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BE.L09.I07
07. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.

Grade Level:Grade Ten
08-10 Benchmark
A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BA.L10.I01
01. Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.

08-10 Benchmark
B. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BB.L10.I02
02. Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BB.L10.I03
03. Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources' validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).

08-10 Benchmark
C. Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BC.L10.I04
04. Evaluate and systematically organize important information, and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

08-10 Benchmark
D. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources (e.g., words, ideas, images and information) and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BD.L10.I05
05. Integrate quotations and citations into written text, maintain a flow of ideas.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BD.L10.I06
06. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources and include appropriate in-text documentation, notes and an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.

08-10 Benchmark
E. Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing, or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G08-10.BE.L10.I07
07. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.

Grade Level:Grade Eleven
11-12 Benchmark
A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BA.L11.I01
01. Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.

11-12 Benchmark
B. Compile, organize and evaluate information, take notes and summarize findings.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BB.L11.I02
02. Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BB.L11.I03
03. Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources' validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc).

11-12 Benchmark
C. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources and synthesize information from multiple sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BC.L11.I04
04. Analyze the complexities and discrepancies in information and systematically organize relevant information to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

11-12 Benchmark
D. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources (e.g. words, ideas, images and information) and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BD.L11.I05
05. Integrate quotations and citations into written text to maintain a flow of ideas.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BD.L11.I06
06. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources, and include appropriate in-text documentation, notes and an acceptable format for source acknowledgment.

11-12 Benchmark
E. Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BE.L11.I07
07. Use a variety of communication techniques (e.g., oral, visual, written or multimedia reports) to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.

Grade Level:Grade Twelve
11-12 Benchmark
A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BA.L12.I01
01. Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.

11-12 Benchmark
B. Compile, organize and evaluate information, take notes and summarize findings.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BB.L12.I02
02. Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BB.L12.I03
03. Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources' validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).

11-12 Benchmark
C. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources and synthesize information from multiple sources.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BC.L12.I04
04. Analyze the complexities and discrepancies in information and systematically organize relevant information to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

11-12 Benchmark
D. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources (e.g. words, ideas, images and information) and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BD.L12.I05
05. Integrate quotations and citations into written text to maintain a flow of ideas.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BD.L12.I06
06. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources, and include appropriate in-text documentation, notes and an acceptable format for source acknowledgment.

11-12 Benchmark
E. Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Y2003.CEW.S04.G11-12.BE.L12.I07
07. Use a variety of communication techniques including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and defend the credibility and validity of the information presented.


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