W.K.8 Using Sources to Research and Write

Essential Question:

"How can we use books and the internet to learn new things for our writing?"

Portrait of a Graduate:

Adaptive Perseverance: Encourage persistence in finding and using reliable sources, reinforcing the value of thorough research.

Learner’s Mindset: Foster a curious and open-minded approach to learning from various sources, emphasizing the joy of discovering new information.

Communication: Enhance abilities to clearly express learned information in writing, demonstrating effective synthesis and presentation of ideas.

Critical Thinking: Develop discernment in evaluating the credibility and relevance of sources, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in research.

Collaboration: Promote cooperative research activities, where students can share resources and findings, learning from one another.

Responsibility: Instill the importance of ethical research practices, including respecting copyright and citing sources appropriately.

Inquiry Question:

"How do we know if a book or website has good information?"

2. Inquiry Question:

"What steps should we take to find information about a topic?"

3. Inquiry Question:

"How can we use what we learn to make our writing better?"

Student Outcomes:

Students will identify and use appropriate sources, like books and safe websites, to gather information on a topic.

2. Student Outcomes:

They will learn to take simple notes or draw pictures to remember and organize information from their research.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will incorporate factual details from their research into their writing to make it more informative and engaging.

Skills Demonstrated:

Standard:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.8 - With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Resources:

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