Standard: 5.RI.7 – Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
Grade level: Grade 5
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Teacher Overview
This standard focuses on students’ ability to efficiently locate and use information from various sources to answer questions or solve problems. It’s crucial as it builds research skills and critical thinking, which are essential for academic success and informed citizenship. Before tackling this standard, students should be comfortable reading and understanding informational texts and have basic research skills.
Upon mastering this standard, students will be able to critically evaluate sources, synthesize information from multiple texts, and present their findings clearly and coherently.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that all information sources are equally reliable. This is incorrect because sources vary in credibility based on factors like author’s expertise, publication date, and intent.
Intervention 1
To address this, teach students to critically evaluate sources by looking at the author’s credentials, the date of publication, and the purpose of the text.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that copying and pasting information is the same as understanding it. This is incorrect because true understanding requires synthesizing and paraphrasing information.
Intervention 2
Encourage students to paraphrase information and explain it in their own words to show they truly understand the material.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have a foundational understanding of how to read and comprehend informational texts, basic research skills, and familiarity with using both print and digital sources.
Subsequent Knowledge
After mastering this standard, students will be able to evaluate the credibility of sources, synthesize information from multiple texts, and present their findings in a coherent manner.
Instructional Activities
- Library scavenger hunt to find specific information
- Online research project using digital databases
- Group activity to evaluate the credibility of different sources
- Paraphrasing exercises with informational texts
