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 (Specific grade level learning objectives)		Suggested Performance Activities (Relating to Assessments)		Suggested Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Develop a search strategy which uses appropriate and available resources.	Students will begin to develop appropriate search strategy.		As a way of developing a search strategy, students and teacher will be brainstorm a list of sources which are appropriate and available for the topic. As a whole group activity, students and teacher will formulate questions to ask when gathering information. Students will gather the information about their topic by reading sources or having sources read to them. Students will record notes,  and write reports. Resources: Suggested Graphic Organizers: T-shirt or Venn Diagram		Written research reports	T-shirt Venn Diagram Notes Note taking Report Internet Research Fiction/Non-fiction Information Facts Questions