Standards · WA · 3–5
Washington Media Literacy — Grades 3–5
Curriculum teams in Washington use this Grades 3–5 guide to scope media literacy, digital citizenship, and news analysis for upper elementary classrooms. Students can compare two sources and explain a reason for trusting one over another. Pair independent reading with structured group debriefs. Cross-check all requirements against your state department of education — this page supports planning, not legal compliance.
Last reviewed 2026-07-05
Grades 3–5 priority skills
Emphasize sourcing habits, civil discourse, and verification routines appropriate for 3–5. Pair short texts with structured discussion so students practice evidence before sharing.
District rollout
Pilot one module series per band, train facilitators on Orange-Coded Navigator's Guides, and align rubrics to ELA and social studies teams in Washington.
Recommended actions
- Map SaC modules to Washington local scope and sequence
- Use Split-Level handouts for substitute-ready 3–5 instruction
- Link to topic guides at /resources for lesson ideas
SaC curriculum fit
Split a Cookie (SaC) supports Washington Grades 3–5 classrooms with Pluggable Curriculum Assets, Blue-Coded learner handouts, and Orange-Coded Navigator's Guides — built for zero-prep deployment by teachers and substitutes.