HS ELA Guide

W.11-12.4 Conduct research projects to craft an argument, answer a question, or provide an analysis. a. ​ Gather, assess, and synthesize information from credible sources on the topic. b. ​ Evaluate the evidence and generate ideas to demonstrate understanding of the topic and purpose. c. ​ Avoid plagiarism by quoting, paraphrasing, and citing, using a standard format for citation of evidence. d. ​ Interact and collaborate with others throughout the writing process.

* text in blue indicates new elements for your current grade-level CONCEPTS (Nouns) SKILLS (Verbs) ●​ Research projects

●​ Conduct ●​ Craft ●​ Answer ●​ Provide ●​ Gather ●​ Assess ●​ Synthesize ●​ Evaluate ●​ Generate ●​ Demonstrate ●​ Avoid ●​ Quoting ●​ Paraphrasing ●​ Citing ●​ Interact ●​ Collaborate

●​ Argument ●​ Question ●​ Analysis ●​ Information ●​ Credible sources ●​ Topic ●​ Plagiarism ●​ Standard format ●​ Citation ●​ Evidence ●​ Writing Process

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Examples Learning Intention: I am learning to conduct research projects with credible sources by interacting and collaborating with others. Success Criteria: I will know that I have it when, ●​ I can dissect the prompt by determining a topic to research. ●​ I can identify credible sources for additional research. ●​ I can conduct research by gathering information, assessing the information, and synthesizing all of the information gathered. ●​ I can evaluate the evidence gathered to generate the main idea and details on the topic and develop my own understanding of the topic. ●​ I can use standard citation format in order to avoid plagiarism when quoting or paraphrasing a source. ●​ I can collaborate with others through the research and writing process.

Learning Progression Example 1. ​ Dissect the prompt to determine the topic for research. 2. ​ Write an inquiry question to guide research. 3. ​ Evaluate resources (print and digital) for credible information on the topic. 4. ​ Gather and assess the information in the sources. 5. ​ Synthesize and reflect the information gathered to generate main ideas and details.

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Jun 2, 2025

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