Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades K-2

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Focus on the information needK-2.1

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     Identify area of inquiry, decide how much information is needed and develop a search plan.K-2.1.1

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      Ask questions to obtain information, activating prior knowledge when appropriate. Collaborate with others if working in a group. K-2.1.1.1

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      Narrow or broaden topic.K-2.1.1.2

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      Use brainstorming, webbing or graphic organizers to write research questions.K-2.1.1.3

Investigate resources to search for answers K-2.2

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    Locate and evaluate relevant and reliable print and digital resourcesK-2.2.1

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      Select books from library collection based on personal interests or research need.K-2.2.1.1

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      Recognize that the library catalog (OPAC) has information about all the books and materials in the library media center. Begin to use keyword search with adult assistance.K-2.2.1.2

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      Identify appropriate resources to answer a personal or academic information need from various locations (e.g., school/public library and online resources, databases, fiction vs. nonfiction). K-2.2.1.3

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      Use preselected online resources to locate information, with teacher or media specialist assistance.K-2.2.1.4

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      Understand that the information need determines the resources selected (e.g., dictionary, encyclopedia, nonfiction, newspaper, internet source).K-2.2.1.5

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    Demonstrate an understanding of how information is organized and locatedK-2.2.2

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      Understand organization of resources: K-2.2.2.1

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        Headings, captions, keywords, glossaries, tables of contents and indexes;K-2.2.2.1.a

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        Alphabetical, numerical, topical, chronological or graphical; and K-2.2.2.1.b

      3. c

        Structure of the library (e.g., Dewey Decimal System).K-2.2.2.1.c

Note and evaluate factsK-2.3

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    Read, evaluate and select information to answer search need; take notes and record data for citations. K-2.3.1

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      Use literacy skills and content knowledge to identify relevant details from a text or oral presentation as appropriate in answering a search question. Draw evidence from text features (graphs, charts, tables, maps, photographs and other visuals) to answer search questions.K-2.3.1.1

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      Identify and record useful facts on topic with media specialist/teacher assistance, recording sources with assistance (e.g., author and title) when appropriate. K-2.3.1.2

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      Begin to recognize rights of authors and illustrators with media specialist/teacher direction.K-2.3.1.3

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    Analyze information gathered and compare with research need. K-2.3.2

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      With media specialist/teacher assistance, determine if question is answered, adding new questions and searching as needed. K-2.3.2.1

Develop information into knowledge for presentationK-2.4

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    Select a presentation format appropriate for the topic, audience and purpose. Communicate information and ideas using a variety of formats and media.K-2.4.1

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      Use a teacher or librarian selected method to communicate information. K-2.4.1.1

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      Draw conclusions from information to answer search question, summarizing when appropriate.K-2.4.1.2

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      Convey information orally, visually or in writing with media specialist/teacher assistance. K-2.4.1.3

Self-Evaluate presentation and searchK-2.5

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    Reflect on the FINDS process applying evaluative criteria (e.g., rubric, objectives) noting strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement.K-2.5.1

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      Use teacher or media specialist generated criteria to evaluate information product (presentation) and evaluate success in answering search question, revising and editing the information product as needed.K-2.5.1.1

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      Evaluate the search process by looking for areas that lack adequate evidence and identify areas that need additional support. K-2.5.1.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
FINDS: Research Process Model Kindergarten-2nd Grade

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