Writing+Research


 * __ SAS - Curriculum Framework (Writing Research / 8th Grade) __ ||
 * **Big Idea** || **Essential Questions** ||
 * Information to gain or expand knowledge can be acquired through a variety of sources. || * How do we use information gained through research to expand knowledge?
 * How can our knowledge and use of the research process promote lifelong learning? ||  ||   ||
 * **Concepts** || **Competencies** ||  ||   ||
 * Research is an inquiry based process. || Select a topic and develop a thesis/research question. ||  ||
 * Informational sources have unique purposes. || Differentiate between primary and secondary source material. ||  ||
 * Informational sources have unique purposes. || Locate and select the appropriate source materials to achieve a research goal. ||  ||
 * Informational sources have unique purposes. || Synthesize relevant information from source materials to achieve a research goal. ||  ||
 * Validity of information must be established. || Make distinctions about credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths and limitations of resources, including information gathered from web sites. ||  ||
 * Organization of information facilitates meaning. || Organize and present information and data that support and illustrate inferences and conclusions drawn from research. ||  ||   ||
 * Organization of information facilitates meaning. || Organize and present information and data that support and illustrate inferences and conclusions drawn from research. ||  ||   ||

Subject Area - 1: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening Standard Area - 1.8: Research Grade Level - 1.8.8: GRADE 8 Standard: 1.8.8.A: Develop an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge.
 * Standards **

1.8.8.B: Conduct inquiry and  research on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems using a variety of appropriate  media  sources and strategies.

1.8.8.C: Produce an organized product that presents and reflects on findings, draws sound conclusions, and gives proper credit to sources.