About this resource
Fourth grade students will all read the same article or page from a book about their state or city. Students will be asked to find information about the resources that their state has. Librarian will explain that some information is treasure - it directly answers their information need - and some is trash and doesn't answer the question being asked. Students will work independently to put information in the trash or treasure section of a paper.
Curriculum & Standards
Related General Curriculum / Common Core Area
Social Studies
Related Curriculum / Common Core Standard
CC.3.W.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
What students will do
Students will be able to find the specific information they need within a given piece of text and determine its relevance to the task.
Resources Needed
Article or book on specific state; paper with treasure box on one side and trashcan on the other.