Grade 6 Research Writing – Missouri Learning Standards Overview

What is the definition of conducting research?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of conducting research?

• To develop knowledge, support claims, and present findings clearly.

• To ignore evidence and make assumptions.

• To discourage critical thinking and creativity.

• To avoid presenting any findings.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is a research question?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Which of the following is an example of a research question?

• How does pollution affect marine life?

• The sky is blue.

• Dogs are friendly.

• Apples are red.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Which of the following is a print source?

• Website

• Newspaper

• Database

• E-book

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a digital source?

• Book

• Journal

• Website

• Newspaper

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What are the three criteria for evaluating sources?

• Credibility, Bias, Date

• Popularity, Length, Author

• Relevance, Genre, Publisher

• Opinion, Style, Cost

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does credibility mean when evaluating a source?

• The source is trustworthy and accurate.

• The source is entertaining and funny.

• The source is old and outdated.

• The source is popular and widely shared.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does bias mean when evaluating a source?

• The information is presented objectively.

• The information is presented with a preference or prejudice.

• The information is always accurate and reliable.

• The information is based solely on facts.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does date mean when evaluating a source?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9