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This short focused research project about the has ties to reading, research, science and engineering practices, connections to nature of science, and 21st century skills. It clearly defines the research question, sub-questions, vocabulary, conceptual understanding, and what students will be able to do. Inside this comprehensive plan are also suggested formative and summative/performance tasks as well as needed texts, resources and materials. PL- Professional Learning is an instructional DVD with video segments to help lead in teacher professional growth. Viewers will find clips of teachers, administrators, students and other writing leaders discussing research-based practices in the teaching of writing. W.5.7 Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. R-Resources V-Video A from Teaching Channel that models a lesson to help students use precise vocabulary to improve internet searches. ML – Model Lesson “Cite Those Sources!”, a ReadWriteThink for younger students who are beginning to conduct more substantial research and collecting of evidence. Students will discuss plagiarism, practice paraphrasing and credit sources. PL- Professional Learning is an instructional DVD with video segments to help lead in teacher professional growth. Viewers will find clips of teachers, administrators, students and other writing leaders discussing research-based practices in the teaching of writing. W.6.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. R – Resources Glencoe produced a research and of teacher considerations and student handouts. This collection walks students through choosing and narrowing a topic all the way to evaluating the finished writing. ML – Model Lesson This is designed to be an engaging way for students to evaluate their evidence and cite their sources. V-Video A from Teaching Channel that models a lesson to help students use precise vocabulary to improve internet searches. PL- Professional Learning