Conduct research to answer a question, organizing information about the topic, using multiple valid sources.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: While the benchmark does require that students consult multiple sources, there is no requirement that they use every source they consult. Part of the skill in researching is discernment—being able to tell which information is relevant and which sources are trustworthy enough to include.General Information
Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 4
Strand: Communication
Standard: Researching
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5010030: Functional Basic Skills in Communications-Elementary (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5010045: Language Arts - Grade Four (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7710015: Access Language Arts - Grade 4 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5011040: Library Skills/Information Literacy 4 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
5010104: Introduction to Debate Grade 4 (Specifically in versions: 2020 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5010015: English for Speakers of Other Languages Grade 4 (Specifically in versions: 2022 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
ELA.4.C.4.AP.1: Participate in research to answer a question, organizing information about the topic, using provided valid sources.
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Historical Figures of Florida: Lue Gim Gong:
Explore the contributions of Lue GIm Gong, "The Citrus Wizard," in Florida’s history with this interactive research page.
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Historical Figures of Florida: Mary McLeod Bethune:
Explore the contributions of Mary McLeod Bethune in Florida’s history in this interactive research page.
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