How to Write a Research Simulation Task (RST)

What is the first step in writing a Research Simulation Task (RST)?

• Understand the Prompt

• Conduct Background Research

• Draft an Outline

• Review Existing Literature

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you identify when deconstructing the prompt?

• The Topic

• The Task (the what)

• The Sources

• Keywords (verbs)

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Ways to end the conclusion

• Give your readers a final thought

• Use a quote

• Include a Call to action

• Use the sources

The purpose of reading and annotating the sources in an RST is to:

• understand the content better and organize information.

• improve handwriting skills.

• practice speed reading and highlighting information.

• summarize and memorize parts of the text so you can comprehend the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What are the components of the introduction paragraph in an RST essay?

• Hook or Tag + summary sentence

• Introduce the topic

• Thesis statement or claim

• Summary of the articles only

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

What should each body paragraph focus on according to the guidelines?

​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• Topic Sentence
• Evidence and Reasoning
• Concluding sentence
• Summarization 
• Unrelated topics to the thesis statement

Which of the following is NOT a part of the body paragraph structure?

• Topic Sentence

• Evidence

• Conclusion

• Analysis

What is the purpose of using a call to action in a concluding paragraph?

• To summarize the main points of the essay.
• To introduce new ideas and concepts.
• To motivate the reader to take a specific action.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic.

Which of the following is a tip for the LEAP 2025 RST?

• Use text evidence

• Ignore the structure

• Manage your time poorly

• Stay off topic

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences longer

• To add unnecessary complexity

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5