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Scaffolding Methods for Research Paper Writing Unit PlanScaffolding Methods for Research Paper Writing Unit Plan
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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Scaffolding Methods for Research Paper Writing

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This Scaffolding Methods for Research Paper Writing unit plan also includes:
  • Research Paper Scaffold
  • Example Research Paper Scaffold
  • Example Student Research Paper
  • Internet Citation Checklist
  • Research Paper Scoring Rubric
  • Permission Form
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Rome wasn't built in a day, but researchers can be with proper scaffolding. This writing unit has scholars write a research paper through scaffolding of various parts of the process. Learners begin with identifying a topic and crafting a research question. Then, they complete a literature review

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

Research, Writing, research writing

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • While pupils work on their research papers, consider building in checkpoints to review sections of the Research Paper Scaffold to formatively provide feedback before the final due date
  • Before submitting papers, have writers review a sample research paper collaboratively to express expectations and reflection of their own work

Classroom Considerations

  • Consider having individuals type their Research Paper Scaffold and save it electronically; many students may misplace their scaffolds
  • Perhaps use the Ask Three Then Me strategy for questions about the paper, so you can focus on visiting with all writers instead of fielding questions during the work period

Pros

  • Unit plan contains an optional permission form template for teachers to parents explaining the project, due dates, and expectations
  • Lesson plans affords flexibility according to your class' needs, such as the option of building in a research project day
  • Research paper scaffold streamlines writing process

Cons

  • Resource does not provide a scoring guide for literature review

Common Core

RI.6.2 RI.6.7 RI.7.2 RI.8.2 W.6.2.b W.6.2.c W.6.2.d W.6.2.e W.6.2.f W.6.3.a W.6.3.c W.6.4 W.6.5 W.6.7 W.6.8 W.6.10 W.7.2.b W.7.2.c W.7.2.d W.7.2.e W.7.2.f W.7.3.a W.7.3.c W.7.4 W.7.5 W.7.7 W.7.8 W.7.10 W.8.2.b W.8.2.c W.8.2.d W.8.2.e W.8.2.f W.8.3.a W.8.3.c W.8.4 W.8.5 W.8.7 W.8.8 W.8.10 SL.6.1.c L.6.1.b L.6.1.c L.6.1.d L.6.1.e L.6.3.a L.6.6 L.7.1.a L.7.1.b L.7.3.a L.8.1.a L.8.1.d L.8.6

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