Short Research Projects
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic, gather information from print and digital sources, and take brief organised notes
Suggested ages 8–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing more sophisticated writing skills — choosing precise and vivid words to create specific effects, and learning to research topics and organise information from various sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Generate three research questions about an assigned topic and identify two sources for each
- Take brief notes from a print source, sorting key facts into provided categories
- Write a short summary paragraph synthesising information gathered from two different sources
Assessment prompt
When Short Research Projects is given a research project at school, can they look up information from books or websites, take organised notes, and then write it up in their own words?
Standards alignment
W.4.7
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 4
W.4.8
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 4
W.5.7
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 5