W.4.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. W.4.8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. W.4.9.Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions].”). b. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”).
Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)
7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 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. 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Information Technology Standard
4.SI.1 Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes. 4.RP.1 Apply a research process as part of collaborative research. 4.SE.1 Understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology resources.
Revised Bloom's Level of thinking
Remembering, Applying, Analyzing
Learning Target/Task Analysis
Fourth grade students are required to research a topic through investigation. Investigation includes exploring a topic in greater detail by developing a research question that helps bring focus to the topic. Students learn how to locate information from print and digital sources as well as integrate information from their own experiences. They take notes and organize their information into categories and list the sources they used. Fourth grade students use strategies for reading literary and information text as they investigate topics. When reading literary texts, fourth grade students have to refer to the text when drawing conclusions as well as when answering directly stated questions. The central message or lesson is now referred to as theme (a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work). Students continue to determine a theme and expand this work to other genres. They are required to refer to the text to describe various story elements. When reading informational texts, fourth grade students must understand what is heard, viewed, or presented through various media formats to help make meaning of the text. Students give an explanation about how an author uses proof to support a point in the text. At this level, students will combine information from two texts about the same subject in a written or oral response that demonstrates knowledge of the subject.
I can...
4.7a. I can research a topic. 4.8a. I can recall relevant information from my experiences. 4.8b. I can gather relevant information from print and digital experiences. 4.9a. I can draw evidence from what I read to support my thought processes and products.
Essential Vocabulary
integrate, relevant, collaborate, digital sources
Sample Assessments
Project to research Wright Brothers using internet and print sources. Students use Thinking Maps to organize their data. Students report their findings to the class. Students can also use this project as a theme for North Carolina research-Traveling through North Carolina. In this project, students could research different regions of North Carolina and report their findings. Rubric would be used to score the project. The Explorer's Graveyard Lesson-use Research and Write Project resource listed below.
Differentiation
Intervention:
Content must be adapted to ELL’s needs through use of graphic organizers, outlines, labeling of pictures, study guides, adapted text, and highlighted text. This lesson can be tiered to each learner's individual level.
Enrichment:
Students could write a poem or create a song or play to enrich these lessons. The project could be acted out.
Common Core Standards
W.4.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.W.4.8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
W.4.9.Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
a. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions].”).
b. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”).
Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)
7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.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.
9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Information Technology Standard
4.SI.1 Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes.4.RP.1 Apply a research process as part of collaborative research.
4.SE.1 Understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology resources.
Revised Bloom's Level of thinking
Remembering, Applying, AnalyzingLearning Target/Task Analysis
Fourth grade students are required to research a topic through investigation. Investigation includes exploring a topic in greater detail by developing a research question that helps bring focus to the topic.Students learn how to locate information from print and digital sources as well as integrate information from their own experiences. They take notes and organize their information into categories and list the sources they used.
Fourth grade students use strategies for reading literary and information text as they investigate topics. When reading literary texts, fourth grade students have to refer to the text when drawing conclusions as well as when answering directly stated questions. The central message or lesson is now referred to as theme (a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work). Students continue to determine a theme and expand this work to other genres. They are required to refer to the text to describe various story elements.
When reading informational texts, fourth grade students must understand what is heard, viewed, or presented through various media formats to help make meaning of the text. Students give an explanation about how an author uses proof to support a point in the text. At this level, students will combine information from two texts about the same subject in a written or oral response that demonstrates knowledge of the subject.
I can...
4.7a. I can research a topic.4.8a. I can recall relevant information from my experiences.
4.8b. I can gather relevant information from print and digital experiences.
4.9a. I can draw evidence from what I read to support my thought processes and products.
Essential Vocabulary
integrate, relevant, collaborate, digital sourcesSample Assessments
Project to research Wright Brothers using internet and print sources. Students use Thinking Maps to organize their data. Students report their findings to the class. Students can also use this project as a theme for North Carolina research-Traveling through North Carolina. In this project, students could research different regions of North Carolina and report their findings. Rubric would be used to score the project.The Explorer's Graveyard Lesson-use Research and Write Project resource listed below.
Differentiation
Intervention:
Content must be adapted to ELL’s needs through use of graphic organizers, outlines, labeling of pictures, study guides, adapted text, and highlighted text.This lesson can be tiered to each learner's individual level.
Enrichment:
Students could write a poem or create a song or play to enrich these lessons. The project could be acted out.Instructional Resources
Research and Write ProjectRubistar
Two Column Notes
TeachersFirstReadWriteThink
Notes and Additional Information