6W-Research+to+Build+&+Present+Knowledge

W.6.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. W.6.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. W.6.9.Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply //grade 6 Reading standards// to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics”). b. Apply //grade 6 Reading standards// to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not”). || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)**=== W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. W.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. W9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. || Creating, Applying || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**===
 * ===**Common Core Standards**===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**===
 * W.6.7 || * Paraphrase writing prompt.
 * Identify multiple sources of information (print and digital) to be used in researching the writing topic.
 * Conduct initial research.
 * Evaluate the validity and usefulness of information sources.
 * Revise the selection of sources and/or refocus the intent of the research as appropriate.
 * Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. ||
 * W.6.8 || * Identify multiple appropriate and applicable print and digital sources of information.
 * Define credibility.
 * Assess the credibility of the selected information sources.
 * Extract relevant information from credible sources.
 * Define plagiarism.
 * Quote and/or paraphrase data and conclusions from research sources without plagiarizing.
 * Explain the purpose of a bibliography.
 * Determine sources to be referenced in the bibliography.
 * Compile the bibliography (//works cited// page) using selected format.
 * Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. ||
 * W.6.9 || **a. **
 * Probe literary texts of different genres but similar themes/topics for evidence to support analysis, reflection, and research.
 * Compare and contrast treatment of theme/topic in selected literary works.
 * Combine ideas from research and selected literary texts into written reflection or analysis.
 * Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics”).
 * b. **
 * Identify the argument and specific claims presented in a literary nonfiction text.
 * Evaluate the validity of the key details used to support the claims in a literary nonfiction text.
 * Distinguish claims in the literary nonfiction text that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
 * Combine ideas from research and the selected literary nonfiction text into written reflection or analysis.
 * Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not”). ||

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**
W.6.7
 * I can paraphrase writing prompt.
 * I can identify multiple sources of information (print and digital) to be used in researching the writing topic.
 * I can conduct initial research.
 * I can evaluate the validity and usefulness of information sources.
 * I can revise the selection of sources and/or refocus the intent of the research as appropriate.
 * I can conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

W.6.8 W.6.9
 * I can identify multiple appropriate and applicable print and digital sources of information.
 * I can define credibility.
 * I can assess the credibility of the selected information sources.
 * I can extract relevant information from credible sources.
 * I can define plagiarism.
 * I can quote and/or paraphrase data and conclusions from research sources without plagiarizing.
 * I can explain the purpose of a bibliography.
 * I can determine sources to be referenced in the bibliography.
 * I can compile the bibliography (//works cited// page) using selected format.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I can probe literary texts of different genres but similar themes/topics for evidence to support analysis, reflection, and research.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I can compare and contrast treatment of theme/topic in selected literary works.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I can combine ideas from research and selected literary texts into written reflection or analysis.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I can apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics”).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">b. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I can identify the argument and specific claims presented in a literary nonfiction text.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I can evaluate the validity of the key details used to support the claims in a literary nonfiction text.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I can distinguish claims in the literary nonfiction text that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I can combine ideas from research and the selected literary nonfiction text into written reflection or analysis.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">I can apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not”).

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">print <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">digital <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">validity <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">initial research <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">revise <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">intent || W.6.8 || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">print <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">digital <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">credibility <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">plagiarism <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">bibliography <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">cite <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">paraphrase <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">source || W.6.9 || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">themestopics <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">compare and contrast <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">analysis <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">reflection <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">research <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">argument <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">claim <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">key details <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">literary nonfiction <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">validity ||
 * W.6.7 || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">paraphrase

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