Research Q & A: Short Inquiry-Based Research Project – Informative Writing 6 - 9

Here’s a short, motivating research project where students engage in inquiry to pursue a topic of interest. Students think critically to create two questions about their topic to research. The final product is an informative Q & A page designed on an editable template complete with visuals and Works Cited.

A colorful instructional slide presentation will assist students with the process of narrowing down topics and writing open-ended questions. Students interact using organizer handouts and peer checks.

A strong, attractive Q & A exemplar, “Growing Tulips,” is included, which models the format and requirements for the final product.

Students will experience the full research process, yet the end product is one typed page—So Easy to Grade! Grading sheet is included with a quick and easy method.

Students love the Q & A format, and these one-pagers make an AWESOME display!

This resource contains:

1. INSTRUCTIONAL SLIDES – Students learn about inquiry, choosing a topic, narrowing down a topic, and composing open-ended questions, viewing these slides while interacting on handout organizers.

2. STUDENT HANDOUTS – Six pages (to be copied back-to-back and stapled into a packet) that guide students through the steps of the project

3. NOTES SHEET – A specially-designed page for student note-taking with areas for notes on each question

4. EDITABLE STUDENT TEMPLATE – Students type their drafts and upload visuals onto this “final” Q & A template

5. MODEL/EXEMPLAR – A finished product, entitled “Growing Tulips,” is included as a model for students

6. GRADE SHEET – An optional Grading Sheet offers a quick and easy method for grading the projects.

7. TEACHER GUIDELINES – Teacher Guidelines provide detailed instructions and suggestions for teaching with this resource. Includes Common Core Standards and Differentiation.

If you’re looking for something engaging that hits the standards but is not too long, the Research Q & A could be just right for your classes!

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