Research Writing 4-6
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Research and Writing in a Digital Age - Grades 4-6
In this session, we will examine the research writing process using Google Docs, Slides, and more! We'll also use the Explore Tab to make sure you are getting the most out of these apps.
The Writing Process
Find sources with
Explore tool
Advanced Search tools
Google Books
More on Fair Use and avoiding plagiarism of text, media, & ideas
Save sources by creating bookmark categories
Organize info with Google Drawing graphic organizers
Cite sources with the Explore tool & reverse lookup
Voice typing in Google Docs
Saving Named Versions in Docs
Peer and teacher editing with comments
Use Classroom to assign, collect, and review student work
Rubrics
Comment Banks
Suggesting and commenting in Docs
Research a State - Example Project Resources
Note that most of these links have lesson activities for a number of subjects. This is just an example.
Additional Resources
Google Slides reports
Find more on my Curriculum page
Timelines & more with Drawings
Mobile Apps
Drive
Classroom
Docs
Slides
Review Tools
Google Classroom features
Screencastify for Feedback (or use native screen recording features on an iPad or other mobile device)
Digging Deeper
Reflection Activities
Extend with CS First
Resources for Research & Writing in Grades 3-6
Click HERE for a full lesson with planning sheets from The Curriculum Corner (but be careful not to click on ads).
Send a copy to each student as a project template.
Shared by Trang Le in BC4E Facebook Group!
Engaging videos which teach foundational skills for various forms of elementary writing.
YouTube Channel
Use this project to have students look up facts about their faves!
Google Slides with Pear Deck Add-Ons
New Research-Friendly Features in Google Workspace
Use new citation tools!
Group & Individual Project Templates from the Google for Education Team
