Media+Grade+K-5+Essential+Learnings

EL1 Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.

 * 1) Select materials for interest and comprehension
 * 2) Choose books by genres
 * 3) Recognize fact, opinion/bias, exaggeration, purpose, audience

EL2 Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.

 * 1) Collaborative research projects
 * 2) Dictionary, Thesaurus, Atlas, Encyclopedia, Almanac source skills
 * 3) Students will demonstrate ability to select appropriate materials for research

EL3 Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.

 * 1) Knowledge of author, illustrator, table of contents, copyright, publisher, cover, title page, spine, index, glossary, captions, footnotes, appendix, dedication page, bibliography
 * 2) Differentiate between author and illustrator
 * 3) Parts of a book
 * 4) Understand plagiarism and copyright
 * 5) Apply fair use

EL4 Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
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 * 1) Distinguish fiction from non-fiction
 * 2) Basic classifications