9W-Research+to+Build+&+Present+Knowledge

W.9.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. W.9.8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. W.9.9.Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Makes sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Use appropriate tools strategically. || HS.TT.1.1 Use appropriate technology and tools to access information. HS.SE.1.1 Evaluate resources for reliability and analyze ethical issues related to copyright, not plagiarizing and netiquette || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking:**=== ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**===
 * ===**Common Core Standard**===
 * Apply //grades 9–10 Reading standards// to literature (e.g., “Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work [e.g., how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare]”).
 * Apply //grades 9–10 Reading standards// to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning”). || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)**===
 * AS:**
 * W. 9.7** Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
 * W. 9.8** Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
 * W. 9.9** Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support, analysis, reflection, and research.
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 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**===
 * W. 9.7** Creating
 * W. 9.8** Evaluating
 * W. 9.9** Evaluating ||

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 * W. 9.7**
 * Choose a topic
 * Generate questions about a specific topic as a strategy to narrow the topic
 * Based on the self-questions, write a debatable, assertive thesis statement
 * Conduct research (primary and secondary)
 * Generate ideas in an organized format based on research
 * Generate claims that relate to the thesis
 * Develop an outline of the essay
 * Defend ideas with facts from primary and secondary sources
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Elaborate on ideas to sufficiently develop body paragraphs
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Utilize transition words to maintain coherence
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Adhere to the MLA/APA format for proper accreditation of sources
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Use proper in-text citations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Create a bibliography of sources
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain a formal tone
 * W. 9.8**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify sources that relate to topic
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate sources (print and digital) based on relevant and credible information
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generate ideas based on research in an organized format
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Adhere to the MLA/APA format
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Apply correct in-text citations to avoid plagiarism
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Create a bibliography of sources used
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
 * W. 9.9a**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Analyze an author’s treatment and transformation of a theme or topic taken from another literary work that is studied during the 9th grade course.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assess whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Apply grades 9-10 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work [e.g., how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare]”).
 * W. 9.9b**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Delineate the arguments within a nonfiction text.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate the arguments and specific claims in a text.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assess whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify false statements and fallacious reasoning
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Apply grades 9-10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning”).

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===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**=== <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**===
 * Introduction to Research Paper:** []

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Intervention:**
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: 'trebuchet ms',verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students will use scaffolding to research and organize information for writing a research paper. []

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**=== <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">This task asks students to write an argumentative essay in which they make a case for the speaker who they think makes the strongest argument to promote racial equality. Students consider each speaker’s use of claims, counterclaims, reasons, evidence, and methods when making their determination. []

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