Content Standard: H. Research-Related Writing and Speaking
Students will work, write, and speak effectively when doing research in all content areas.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggest Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Ask and seek answers to questions.	Students will develop research questions appropriate for a given topic. KWL chart			Students will practice developing research questions appropriate for a given topic: whole group, in pairs, and individually.	Students will develop research questions appropriate for a given topic.	.
2. Use print and non-print resources (e.g., encyclopedias, dictionaries, people, indexes) to gather information on research topics.	books magazines Internet			Students will practice taking notes using a variety of resources.	Given a topic, students will take notes from a variety of resources.	.
3. Present information obtained from research in a way that combines various forms of information (e.g., maps, charts, photos).	graphs timelines			Students will practice creating visuals using information gathered from research.	Students will present a products, including a visual, from information gained in H1 and H2.	.
5. Demonstrate initial understanding of how to cite sources.	title author page numbers			Students will practice writing a simple bibliography.	Students will produce a simple bibliography for a research paper they have written.	.