Broad vs. Narrow Topics

Which of the following topics is appropriate narrow options for the broad topic of natural disasters?

• Earthquakes in the United States

• Hurricane Florence

• Tsunamis

• Landslides

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following topics are too broad to find specific research on?

• Technology

• Apple products

• Smart cars

• Chromebooks

Which of the following topics is narrow enough to complete research on?

• Food

• Chocolate ice cream

• Desserts

• Snacks

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following topics is too narrow to write about?

• Classical music

• Johann Sebastian Bach (classical composer)

• Wolfgang Mozart

• Beethoven's Symphony (song)

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following are good narrow topics for the broad topic of historical figures? Choose more than one!

• Presidents

• John F. Kennedy

• Astronauts

• Neil Armstrong

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following topics are specific enough to research and write about? Choose more than one!

• Wars of the twentieth century

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Holocaust

• Wars involving the United States

Instruments, music, french horn... Which is the most NARROW?

• Instruments

• Music

• French horn

School, Language Arts, Writing... Which is the most BROAD?

• School

• Language Arts

• Writing

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How can you appropriately narrow down "basketball"? Choose more than one!

• The history of the Miami Heat

• NCAA Football Championship

• The athletic career of Kevin Durant

• Sports

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which TWO topics are narrow enough to write about?

• Maniac Magee

• Books

• Number the Stars

• Realistic fiction books