Subject:

Bath School Department 2003 - 2007
Content Area: English Language Arts
Grade 5

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
Suggested Classroom Assessments Vocabulary

MLR Gr. 3-4:
1. Ask and seek answers to questions.

Students will develop research questions appropriate for a given topic.

KWL Chart

Students will brainstorm questions on selected topics and choose appropriate resources for answers.

Students will research a variety of topics independently.

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3. Present information obtained from research in a way that combines various forms of information (e.g., maps, charts, photos).

graphs

time lines

Students will research and present information using a variety of visuals.

Students will create and present information from research which includes visuals.

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MLR Gr. 5-8:
3. Create bibliographies.

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Students will practice writing bibliographies of materials used during research.

Students will be able to include a correct bibliography during research.

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6. Use magazines, newspapers, dictionaries, journals, and other print sources to gather information for research topics.

Internet

Students will use a variety of materials to research topics. Materials to include: magazines, journals, newspapers, etc.

Upon completion of a research project, students will cite sources that include newspapers, magazines and other print sources.

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Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements	Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
MLR Gr. 3-4: 1. Ask and seek answers to questions.	Students will develop research questions appropriate for a given topic. KWL Chart	Students will brainstorm questions on selected topics and choose appropriate resources for answers.	Students will research a variety of topics independently.	.
3. Present information obtained from research in a way that combines various forms of information (e.g., maps, charts, photos).	graphs time lines	Students will research and present information using a variety of visuals.	Students will create and present information from research which includes visuals.	.
MLR Gr. 5-8: 3. Create bibliographies.	.	Students will practice writing bibliographies of materials used during research.	Students will be able to include a correct bibliography during research.	.
6. Use magazines, newspapers, dictionaries, journals, and other print sources to gather information for research topics.	Internet	Students will use a variety of materials to research topics. Materials to include: magazines, journals, newspapers, etc.	Upon completion of a research project, students will cite sources that include newspapers, magazines and other print sources.	.