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Topics for Discussion. Research Questions. Not all research questions are created equal. The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide, 2012. General Research Questions. Who? What? When? Where?. Taking it to the next level. Level One Research is about a broad topic. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Topics for Discussion
Research QuestionsNot all research questions
are created equal.
The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide, 2012
General Research Questions
Who? What? When? Where?
Taking it to the next level
Level One› Research is about a broad topic.› Student uses a general reference source.
› Example: My research is about an animal.
Level Two› Research answers a question that helps
the student narrow the focus of his/her information gathering.
› Student uses various resources.
› Example: What methods has my animal developed to help it survive?
Level Three› Research answers a question of personal
relevance to the student.› Student uses various sources to get
enough information to create a reliable answer.
› Example: What methods has my animal developed to help it survive?
Level Four› Research answers a personal question
about the topic, and it contains information that may be of use to decision makers as they develop policies or distribute funds.
› Student uses resources to develop a well-supported and creative conclusion.
› Example: How can our school help preserve the environment in which my animal lives?
Practice
Groups of 3 Choose a topic that is found in your
school curriculum Develop a question that students might
research at each of the four levels
Non-fiction and the Common Core
“The reason that nonfiction is so important is because the grid that has been accepted by CCSS is that up to 50% of reading in elementary schools, 55% in middle schools and 70% in high schools should be nonfiction. “
Author Marc Aronson
Each Teach
Chapter 5: Learning with Trade Books
Content Area Reading: Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum by Richard T. Vacca and Jo Anne L. Vacca