Outcome |
Grade 3 |
Grade 4 |
Grade 5 |
1.1 Discover and Explore |
connect
prior knowledge and personal experiences with new ideas and information in
oral, print and other media texts
explain
understanding of new concepts in own words
explore ideas and feelings by asking questions, talking to others and referring
to oral, print and other media texts |
compare
new ideas, information and experiences to prior knowledge and experiences
ask
questions, paraphrase and discuss to explore ideas and understand new
concepts
share
personal responses to explore and develop understanding of oral, print and
other media texts |
use
appropriate prior knowledge and experiences to make sense of new ideas and
information
read,
write, represent and talk to explore personal understandings of new ideas
and information
use
own experiences as a basis for exploring and expressing opinions and
understanding |
1.2 Clarify and Extend |
ask
for others' ideas and observations to explore and clarify personal
understanding
experiment
with arranging and recording ideas and information in a variety of
ways
ask
questions to clarify information and ensure understanding |
identify other perspectives by exploring a variety of ideas, opinions,
responses and oral, print and other media texts |
seek
others' viewpoints to build on personal responses and
understanding |
2.1 Use Strategies and Cues |
share
ideas developed through interests, experiences and discussion that are related
to new ideas and information
apply
a variety of strategies, such as setting a purpose . .
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use
headings, paragraph, punctuation and quotation marks to assist with constructing
and confirming meaning
apply
phonic rules and generalizations competently and confidently to read unfamiliar
words in context
apply
word analysis strategies, to segment words into parts or syllables, when
reading unfamiliar words in context |
use
ideas and concepts, developed through personal interests, experiences and
discussion, to understand new ideas and information
comprehend
new ideas and information by responding personally and discussing ideas with
others
use
text features, such as headings, subheadings and margin organizers,
to enhance understanding of ideas and information
use
alphabetical order by first and second letter to locate information in reference
materials |
describe
ways that personal experiences and prior knowledge contribute to understanding
new ideas and information
comprehend new ideas and information by responding personally, taking notes
and discussing ideas with others
identify
and use structural elements of texts, such as letters, brochures, glossaries
and encyclopedias, to access and comprehend ideas and information |
2.2 Respond to Texts |
discuss, represent or write about ideas in
oral, print and other media texts, and relate them to own ideas and experiences
and to other texts
develop own opinions based on
ideas encountered in oral, print and other media texts |
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3.1 Plan and Focus |
use self-questioning to identify
information needed to supplement personal knowledge on a topic
identify facts and opinions, main
ideas and details in oral, print and other media texts
ask topic-appropriate questions
to identify information needs
contribute ideas for developing
a class plan to access and gather ideas and information |
use organizational patterns
of expository texts to understand ideas and information
focus topics appropriately for
particular audiences
ask relevant questions, and respond
to questions related to particular topics
develop and follow a class
plan for accessing and gathering ideas and information |
summarize important ideas in
oral, print and other media texts and express opinions about them
combine personal knowledge of
topics with understanding of audience needs to focus topics for
investigation
identify categories of information related
to particular topics, and ask questions related to each
category
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3.2 Select and Process |
find information
to answer research questions using a variety of sources, such as children's
magazines, CD ROMs, plays, folk tales, songs, stories and the
environment
use text features,
such as titles, pictures, headings, labels, diagrams and dictionary guide
words, to access information
locate answers
to questions and extract appropriate and significant information form oral,
print and other media texts
use card or
electronic catalogues to locate information
review information
to determine its usefulness in answering research questions |
locate information
to answer research questions using a variety of sources, such as classroom
materials, school libraries, video programs, elders in the community and
field trips
identify information
sources that inform, persuade or entertain, and use such sources
appropriately
recall important
points, and make and revise predictions regarding upcoming
information |
locate information to
answer research questions using a variety of sources, such as newspapers,
encyclopedia, CD ROMs, a series by the same writer, scripts, diaries,
autobiographies, interviews and oral traditions
use a variety
of tools, such as chapter headings and encyclopedia guide words, to access
information
skim, scan and
listen for key words and phrases
determine the
usefulness and relevance of information for research purpose and focus,
using pre-established criteria |
3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate |
draft ideas
and information into short paragraphs, with topic and supporting
sentences
record
facts and ideas using a variety of strategies; list titles and authors
of sources
determine
if gathered information is sufficient to answer research questions |
organize ideas
and information using . . . chronological order . .
record ideas
and information that are on topic
organize
oral, print other media texts into sections that relate to and develop
the topic
make notes on key words, phrases and images by
subtopics; cite titles and authors of sources alphabetically
paraphrase
information from oral, print and other media sources
examine
gathered information to identify if more information is required;
review new understanding |
use clear
organizational structures, such as chronological order, and cause and effect,
to link ideas and information and to assist audience understanding
organize
ideas and information to emphasize key points for audience
add,
delete or combine ideas to communicate more effectively
record
information in own words; cite titles and authors alphabetically,
and provide publication dates of sources
combine
ideas and information from several sources
record
ideas and information in relevant categories, according to research
plan
connect
gathered information to prior knowledge to reach new conclusions
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3.4 Share and Review |
organize
and share ideas and information on topics to engage familiar audiences
use
titles, headings and visuals to add interest and highlight important
points of presentation
assess
the research process, using pre-established criteria |
communicate
ideas and information in a variety of oral, print and other media texts,
such as short reports, talks and posters
select
visuals, print and/or other media to add interest and to engage the
audience
identify
strengths and areas for improvement in research process |
communicate ideas and information in a variety of oral,
print and other media texts, such as illustrated reports, charts, graphic
displays and travelogues
select
visual, print and/or other media texts to inform and engage the
audience
assess
personal research skills using pre-established criteria |
4.1 Enhance and Improve |
combine
and rearrange existing information to accommodate new ideas and
information
edit
for complete and incomplete sentences
space
words and sentences consistently on a line and page
use
keyboarding skills to compose, revise and print text
understand
and use vocabulary associated with keyboarding and word
processing
explain
relationships among words and concepts associated with topics of study |
revise
to ensure an understandable progression of ideas and information
identify
and reduce fragments and run-on sentences, and edit for subject-verb
agreement
use
special features of software when composing, formatting and revising
texts
use
an increasing variety of words to express and extend understanding of
concepts related to personal interests and topics of study |
revise
to add and organize details that support and clarify intended meaning
edit
for appropriate use of statements, questions and exclamations
apply
word processing skills and use publishing programs to organize
information
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4.2 Attend to conventions |
use
adjectives and adverbs to add interest and detail to own writing |
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4.3 Present and Share |
present
ideas and information on a topic, using a pre-established plan
use
print and nonprint aids to illustrate ideas and information in oral,
print and other media texts
speak
or present oral readings with fluency, rhythm, pace, and with appropriate
intonation to emphasize key ideas
identify
and set purposes for listening and viewing |
present
ideas and information, on a topic of interest, to peers in a well-organized
form
add
interest to presentations through the use of props, such as pictures, overheads
and artifacts
adjust
volume, tone of voice and gestures appropriately, to suit a variety of social
and classroom activities |
organize
ideas and information in presentations to maintain a clear focus and engage
the audience
use
effective openings and closings that attract and sustain reader or audience
interest
adjust
volume, tone of voice and gestures to engage the audience; arrange
presentations space to focus audience attention |
5.1 Respect Others and Strengthen Community |
use
appropriate language to acknowledge and celebrate individual and class
accomplishments |
use
appropriate language to acknowledge special events and to honour accomplishments
in and beyond the classroom |
select
and use language appropriate in tone and form to recognize and honour people
and events |
5.2 Work Within a Group |
work
cooperatively with others in small groups on structured tasks
identify
and seek help from others who can provide assistance in specific situations
contribute
ideas and information on topics to develop a common knowledge base in the
group
ask
others for their ideas, and express interest in their contributions
assess
the effectiveness of group process, using pre-established criteria |
take
responsibility for collaborating with others to achieve group goals
ask
for and provide information and assistance, as appropriate, for completing
individual and group tasks
share
personal knowledge of a topic to develop purposes for research or investigations
and possible categories of questions
use
brainstorming, summarizing and reporting to organize and carry out group
projects
assess
group process, using established criteria, and determine areas for
improvement
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accept
and take responsibility for fulfilling own role as a group member
discuss
and decide whether to work individually or collaboratively to achieve specific
goals
formulate
question to guide research or investigations, with attention to specific
audiences and purposes
contribute
ideas to help solve problems, and listen and respond constructively
show
appreciation for the contributions of others, and offer constructive feedback
to group members |
Outcomes |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
1.1 Discover and Explore |
extend understanding of ideas and information by finding and exploring oral,
print and other media texts on related topics and themes
express
personal understandings of ideas and information based on prior knowledge,
experiences with others and a variety of oral, print and other media
texts
reflect
on own observations and experiences to understand and develop oral, print
and other media texts
discuss
and respond to ways that content and forms of oral, print and other media
texts interact to influence understanding
explore
and assess oral, print and other media texts recommended by others |
revise understanding and expressions of ideas by connecting new and prior
knowledge and experiences
seek out
and consider diverse ideas, opinions and experiences to develop and extend
own ideas, opinions and experiences
discuss and
respond to ways that forms of oral, print and other media texts enhance or
constrain the development and communication of ideas, information and
experiences |
1.2 Clarify and Extend |
use
talk, writing and representing to examine, clarify and assess understanding
of ideas, information and experiences
talk
with others to elaborate ideas, and ask specific questions to seek helpful
feedback |
acknowledge the value of others' ideas and opinions in exploring and extending
personal interpretations and perspectives
exchange
ideas and opinions to clarify understanding to broaden personal
perspectives,
reconsider and revise initial understanding and responses in light of new
ideas, information and feedback from others |
2.1 Use Strategies and Cues |
select and focus relevant ideas from personal experiences and prior
knowledge to understand new ideas and information
use
expectations and preferences developed during previous reading experiences
to select and read new texts with purpose
identify,
connect and summarize in own words the main ideas from two or more sources
on the same topic
adjust
reading rate and strategies to account for changes in structural features
of texts and complexity of content |
use
strategies to supplement and extend prior knowledge and experience when
interpreting new ideas and information
enhance
understanding by paraphrasing main ideas and supporting details and by rereading
and discussing relevant passages
monitor
understanding; skim, scan or read slowly and carefully, as appropriate, to
enhance comprehension
take notes,
make outlines and use strategies such as read, recite, review to comprehend
and remember ideas and information
identify
and use visual and textual cues to reference materials, such as catalogues,
databases, web sites, thesarui and writer's handbooks, to access information
effectively and efficiently
identify
and use structural features of a variety of oral, print and other media texts,
such as newspapers, magazines, instruction booklets, advertisements and
schedules, encountered in everyday life. |
2.2 Respond to Texts |
identify and use, effectively and efficiently, structural features of textbooks,
such as tables of contents and indices, to access ideas and information and
to read with purpose |
expect that there is more than one interpretation for oral, print and other
media texts, and discuss other points of view |
2.3 Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques |
experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural
traditions and genres, such as journals, nature programs, short stories,
poetry, letters, CD ROM programs, mysteries, historical fiction, drawings
and prints
justify
own point of view about oral, print and other media texts, using evidence
from texts
organize
interpretations of oral, print, and other media texts in another form of
genre
predict
and discuss the consequences of events or characters' actions, based
on information in oral, print and other media texts
compare
the choices and behaviours of characters portrayed in oral, print and
other media texts with those of self and others |
compare the usefulness of different types of media texts
identify
creative uses of language and visuals in popular culture, such as commercials,
rock videos and magazines, explain how imagery and figurative language, such
as hyperbole, create tone and mood |
2.3 Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques |
explain
how sound and image work together to create effects in
media texts |
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2.4 Create Original Text |
choose
appropriate strategies for generating ideas and focusing topics for oral,
print and other media texts
create
a variety of oral, print and other media texts to explore ideas related
to particular topics or themes |
create oral, print and other media texts related to issues encountered in
texts and in own life |
3.1 Plan and Focus |
use note-taking, outlining or representing to summarize important ideas and
information in oral, print and other media texts
plan and
organize data collection based on instructions, explanations and pre-established
parameters |
select the most appropriate information sources for topic, audience, purpose
and form |
3.2 Select and Process |
obtain information from a variety of sources, such as adults, peers,
advertisements, magazines, lyrics, formal interviews, almanacs, broadcasts
and videos, to explore research questions
distinguish
between fact and opinion and follow the development of argument and opinion
scan
to locate specific information quickly, summarize and record information
useful for research purposes
use
pre-established criteria to evaluate the usefulness of a variety of information
sources in terms of their structure and purpose |
record key ideas and information from oral, print and other media text, avoiding
overuse of direct quotations
adjust rate
of reading or viewing to suit purpose and density of information in print
or other media texts |
3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate |
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make notes in point form, summarizing major ideas and supporting details;
reference sources
discard
information that is irrelevant for audience, purpose, form or point
of view.
use consistent
and approved format to credit for quoted and paraphrased ideas
and information
evaluate
the relevance and importance of gathered information; address information
gaps
incorporate new information with prior knowledge and experiences to develop
new understanding
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3.4 Share and Review |
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integrate appropriate visual, print and/or other media to inform and engage
the audience
assess
the research process, and consider alternative ways of achieving research
goals |
4.1 Enhance and Improve |
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share draft oral, print and other media texts in a way that will elicit
useful feedback
evaluate
how particular content features contribute to , or detract from, the overall
effectiveness of own and others' oral, print and other media texts; make
and suggest revisions
infer
the literal and figurative meaning of words in context using idioms, analogies,
metaphors and similies |
4.3 Present and Share |
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plan and facilitate small group and short, whole class presentations to share
information
present information to achieve a particular purpose and to appeal to interest
and background knowledge of reader or audience
plan and shape presentations to achieve particular purposes or effects, and
use feedback from rehearsals to make modifications
anticipate the organizational pattern of presentations, and identify important
ideas and supporting details |
5.1 Respect Others and Strengthen Community |
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clarify and broaden perspectives and opinions, by examining the ideas of
others
compare
ways in which oral, print and other media texts reflect specific elements
of cultures or periods in history
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5.2 Work Within a Group |
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contribute ideas, knowledge and strategies to identify group information
needs and sources
organize and complete tasks cooperatively by defining roles and responsibilities,
negotiating to find the basis for agreement, setting objectives and time
frame, and reviewing progress |
General Outcome |
Division1 |
Division 2 |
Division 3 |
F2 - Students will demonstrate
an understand ing of the nature of technology. |
1.1
identify techniques and tools for communicating, storing, retrieving and
selecting information
1.2 apply terminology appropriate to the technologies being used at this
division level
1.3demonstrate an understanding that the user manages and controls the outcomes
of technology |
2.1 apply terminology appropriate to the technologies being used at this
division level
2.2 identify and apply techniques and tools for communicating, storing,
retrieving and selecting information
2.4 recognize the potential for human error when using technology |
3.1 demonstrate an understanding that information can be transmitted through
a variety of media
3.3 apply terminology appropriate to the technology being used at this division
level |
F3 - Students will demonstrate a moral and
ethical approach to the use of technology. |
1.1 demonstrate courtesy and follow classroom procedures when making appropriate
use of computer technologies
1.2 work collaboratively to share limited resources
1.5 use appropriate communication etiquette |
2.1
comply with the acceptable use policy of the school and district for Internet
and networked services, including software licensing agreements
2.3 work collaboratively to share limited resources
2.4
document sources obtained electronically, such as web site addresses
2.6 use electronic networks in an ethical manner
2.7 comply with copyright legislation |
3.1 use time and resources on the network wisely
3.4 cite sources when using copyright and/or public domain material
3.5
download and transmit only materials that comply with the established network
use policies and practices
3.6 model and assume personal responsibility for ethical behaviour and attitudes
and acceptable use of information technologies and sources in local and global
contexts |
F4 - Students will become discerning consumers
of mass media and electronic information. |
1.1
compare similar types of information from two different electronic
sources |
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F6 - Students will demonstrate a basic
understanding of the operating skills required in a variety of
technologies. |
1.1
perform basic computer operations (which may vary by environment), including
powering up, inserting disks, moving the cursor, clicking on an icon, using
pull-down menus, executing programs, saving files, retrieving files, printing,
ejecting disks and powering down.
1.2
Use keyboarding techniques for the home row, enter, space bar, tab, backspace,
delete and insertion-point arrow keys. |
2.1 power up and power down various technologies and peripherals correctly
2.4 use appropriate keyboarding techniques of the alphabetic and punctuation
keys |
3.3 demonstrate proficiency in uploading and downloading text, image, audio
and video files |
P1 - Students will compose, revise and edit
text . |
1.1 create original text, using word processing software, to communicate
and demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques
1.2
edit complete sentences, using such features of a word processor as cut,
copy and paste |
2.1 create and revise original text to communicate and demonstrate understanding
of forms and techniques |
3.3 revise text documents based on feedback from others
3.4
use appropriate communication technology to elicit feedback from others |
P5 - Students will navigate and create
hyperlinked resources. |
1.1 navigate within a document, compact disc or other software program that
contains links
1.2 access hyperlinked sites on an intranet or the Internet |
2.2 navigate through a document that contains links to locate, copy and then
paste data in a new file |
3.2
demonstrate proficient use of various information retrieval
technologies |
P6 - Students will use communication technology
to interact with others. |
1.1 compose a message that can be sent through communication technology
1.2 communicate electronically with people outside the classroom |
2.1 select and use the technology appropriate to a given communication
situation |
3.1 communicate with a targeted audience, within a controlled environment,
by using communication technologies, such as e-mail and web browsers |
C1 - Students will access, use and communicate
information from a variety of technologies. |
1.1 access and retrieve appropriate information from electronic sources for
a specific inquiry
1.2
process information from more than one source to retell what has been discovered |
2.1 access and retrieve appropriate information from the Internet by using
a specific search path or from given uniform resource locations (URLs)
2.3
communicate effectively, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, reports
and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies that serve
particular audiences and purposes |
3.1
plan and conduct a search, using a wide variety of electronic sources
3.2
refine searches to limit sources to a manageable number |
C2 - Students will seek alternative viewpoints,
using information technologies. |
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2.1
seek responses to inquiries from various authorities through electronic
media |
3.1 access diverse viewpoints on particular topics by using appropriate
technologies
3.2 assemble and organize different viewpoints in order to assess their
validity
3.3 use information technology to find facts that support or refute
divers viewpoints |
C3 - Students will critically assess information
accessed through the use of a variety of technologies. |
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3.1 evaluate the authority and reliability of electronic sources
3.2
evaluate the relevance of electronically accessed information to a particular
topic |
C4 - Students will use organizational processes
and tools to manage inquiry. |
1.1
follow a plan to complete an inquiry
formulate
new questions as research progresses
1.3
organize information from more than one source |
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C5 - Students will use technology to aid
collaboration during inquiry. |
1.1 share information collected from electronic sources to add to a
group task |
2.2
record group brainstorming, planning and sharing of ideas by using
technology
2.3
extend the scope of a project beyond classroom collaboration by using
communication technologies, such as the telephone and e-mail |
3.1
access, retrieve and share information from electronic sources, such as common
files |
C6 - Students will use technology to investigate
and/or solve problems |
1.2
use technology to organize and display data in a problem-solving context
1.3
use technology to support and present conclusions |
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C7 - Students will use electronic research
techniques to construct personal knowledge a and meaning. |
1.1
develop questions that reflect a personal information nee
1.2 summarize data by picking key words from gathered information and by
using jottings, point form or retelling
1.3
draw conclusions from organized information
1.4
make predictions based on organized information |
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