English·Writing Composition·procedural
Research & Note-Taking
Gather relevant information from print and digital sources, summarise or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a basic bibliography or list of sources
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing advanced writing skills — planning stories with well-developed characters, organising information clearly with headings and layouts, and learning to research and summarise information from different sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Take organised notes from multiple sources using own words rather than copying
- Create a bibliography listing sources used in a research project
- Paraphrase key information from a source without changing the meaning
Assessment prompt
If Research & Note-Taking is researching a topic for a school project, can they find information from books or websites, put it in their own words, and keep track of where they got it from?
Standards alignment
W.5.8US · ccss-ela
W.5.8
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 5