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 * Indicates a word the teacher uses to help students start to understand
1. Ask and seek answers to questions.	.			1). Teacher will brainstorm with class. 2). Students will make a graphic organizer t-chart "know-want to know." Resources: -Write Traits -Student Traitbook, Level 3.	Students will develop research questions appropriate for a given topic.	.
2. Use print and non-print resources to gather information on research topics.	books magazines encyclopedias Internet			Teacher will model, discuss and have students practice note taking techniques.	Given a topic, students will take notes from a variety of resources.	bibliography electronic catalogue Internet search engine key words note taking references research
3. Present information obtained from research in a way that combines various forms of information (e.g., maps, charts, photos).	.			.	.	.
5. Demonstrate initial understanding of how to cite sources.	title author page numbers			.	.	.