English // Writing Composition
Short Research Projects
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic, gather information from print and digital sources, and take brief organised notes
Quick check
When the learner is given a research project at school, can they look up information from books or websites, take organised notes, and then write it up in their own words?
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Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Generate three research questions about an assigned topic and identify two sources for each
- Take brief notes from a print source, sorting key facts into provided categories
- Write a short summary paragraph synthesising information gathered from two different sources
Topic // Map
Where this fits
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
4 topics- Shared Research ProjectsRequired
Writing Composition // Ages 5 to 9
Independent research extends shared research and writing projects
- Main Ideas & Note-TakingHelpful
Reading Comprehension // Ages 7 to 10
Note-taking for research benefits from summarising and recording skills
Mathematics // Data & Statistics // Ages 8 to 9
Cross-subject: independent research projects may involve collecting and presenting data using charts and graphs
- Writing Craft VocabularyHelpful
Writing Composition // Ages 8 to 11
Research projects require 'evidence', 'argument', 'perspective', and 'purpose' vocabulary
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Short Research Projects
Ages 8 to 11 // Method
Leads to
3 topics- Research & Note-TakingRequired
Writing Composition // Ages 10 to 11
Gathering and paraphrasing builds on research projects
- Evidence-Based WritingHelpful
Writing Composition // Ages 9 to 11
Research and note-taking skills support the ability to gather and organise evidence from informational sources
- Literary Evidence in WritingHelpful
Writing Composition // Ages 9 to 11
Research and note-taking skills support the ability to gather and organise textual evidence for literary analysis writing
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
- W.3.7W.3.8W.4.7W.4.8W.5.7
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