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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:07: Research
- Subject(s):English Language Arts
- Days:10
- Grade(s):5
Key Learning:
Research on a topic allows a person to sift through large quantities of data to lift out key information and form his or her own conclusions. The informational report shares the results of the findings of the research and possible conclusions.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Lesson Essential Question(s):How do researchers select a topic for inquiry?
(A)How do researchers differentiate between logical reasoning and propaganda when brainstorming a topic?
(ET)How do researchers plan their purpose for researching a topic?
(A)How do researchers decide which media resources should be utilized when planning for a topic?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):What kinds of data collection methods can be used to record information in an organized way?
(A)How do researchers organize the information so it can be interpreted and conclusions can be drawn?
(A)What strategies can researchers use to evaluate the validity and reliability of information from different sources?
(A)How do researchers gather and record bibliographic data?
(A)What rules can researchers follow to avoid plagiarism?
(A)How do researchers determine relevant information to include in a report?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):How do researchers publish a report to share information and conclusions?
(A)How can technology be used to enhance the report for an audience both in a written and oral presentation?
(A)How do researchers write and present an informational report that includes: a focused topic, appropriate facts, relevant details, a logical sequence, and a concluding statement?
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Additional Information:
Polk County Schools
Curriculum Map/Monthly Focus Calendar
Reading Comprehension Skill Sequence
March: Fact/Opinion
Embedded throughout the year:
*Reference and Research
*Vocabulary
*Summarizing
Harcourt
Week 27, March 15 - 19, 2010, Distant Voyages: A Changing Planet - "Seeing Earth From Space" by Patricia Lauber
Week 28, March 22 - 26, 2010, Teacher Discretion: Trade Books emphasizing Informational Text (i.e. research papers) to evaluate how information is presented
Resources:
Acquisition Lesson:
Extending Thinking Lesson: