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

Ages
8 to 11
Type
Method
Builds on
4 topics
Leads to
3 topics
Standards
5 codes

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

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • 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

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • 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

  • Scaled picture and bar graphsHelpful

    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

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
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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