W-Research+to+Build+&+Present+Knowledge

W.3.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic. W.3.8. Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. W.3.9. (Begins in grade 4) || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍**Anchor Standard**=== 3.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 3.8Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. ||
 * ===**Common Core Standards**===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**===
 * 3.RP.1.1** Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students. || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**===
 * Understanding:** Can students summarize information gathered from print or digital sources?
 * Analyzing:** Can the student classify information they gather? ||

‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**

 * **I can gather information about a topic by researching it to learn more.**
 * **I can use information from my experiences or gather information from other sources. (print or digital)**
 * **I can take notes on information gathered.**
 * **I can sort the information I've gathered into categories provided by the teacher.**

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**

 * **research**
 * **classify**
 * **summarize**

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**

 * **Rubrics**
 * **Teacher Observation**
 * **Formative Assessment**

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**

 * **Build on student interests**
 * **Flexible grouping**

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Intervention:**

 * **Peer Collaboration**

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Enrichment:**

 * **Choice Boards--develop choice boards with research assignments, have students develop and use each other's choice boards they create[[file:Reading Pacing Guide.pdf]]**
 * **Thinking-Tac-Toe**

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**

 * **encyclopedias:**
 * **Kids Encyclopedia**
 * Academic Kids Encyclopedia
 * **journals:**
 * Third Grade journal ideas
 * More Journal Ideas
 * **Time for Kids/Ranger Rick/Highlights**
 * **Internet**