Technology Standards - California State Board of Education

English Language Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve

Grade Level Standards:

5th Grade 1.0 Writing Strategies
Research and Technology

1.3 Use organizational features of printed text (e.g., citations, end notes, bibliographic references) to locate relevent information.

1.4 Create simple documents by using electronic media and employing organizational
features (e.g., passwords, entry and pull-down menus, word searches, the thesaurus,

spell checks).

1.5 Use a thesaurus to identify alternative word choices and meanings.
6th Grade 1.0 Writing Strategies
Research and Technology
1.4 Use organizational features of electronic text (e.g., bulletin boards, databases, keyword
searches, e-mail addresses) to locate information.
1.5 Compose documents with appropriate formatting by using word-processing skills and
principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing, columns, page orientation).
7th Grade 1.0. Writing Strategies
Research and Technology
1.4 Identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading to inquiry, investigation,
and research.
1.5 Give credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography by using a
consistent and sanctioned format and methodology for citations.
1.6 Create documents by using word-processing skills and publishing programs; develop
simple databases and spreadsheets to manage information and prepare reports.
8th Grade 1.0 Writing Stategies
Research and Technology
1.4 Plan and conduct multiple-step information searches by using computer networks and
modems.

1.5 Achieve an effective balance between researched information and original ideas.

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