US History Research Paper: Common Core Informational Writing
Middle School Matters
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Grade Levels
6th - 9th
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSWHST.6-8.2
CCSSWHST.6-8.4
CCSSWHST.6-8.5
CCSSWHST.6-8.6
CCSSWHST.6-8.8
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- Zip
Pages
20 pages
Middle School Matters
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Description
Research Paper | Research | Research Papers
Research papers really fit the mold of an informational writing piece. This type of writing is prevalent in Common Core standards at the middle and high school grades, and it is easy to incorporate this type of writing into a history classroom. This product contains two version of the writing project - one has a traditional printed final draft while the other has online publishing of the final draft. This online option helps satisfy a Common Core standard relating to using technology to produce and publish writing.
Research is an important skill for students to develop. This project stresses research done both online and in books. Students learn how to verify and check their facts through multiple sources. Truly with this project it is the process that is the most important rather than the final product.
The research paper process is split up in to steps, and direct instruction occurs with each step. Students choose their topic from a list of choices; this student choice encourages motivation and investment. Students are very proud of their final drafts after the entire process is finished.
You'll receive:
A detailed lesson plan with rationale and instructions, student handout for replication, and a rubric to assist you in assessing student essays.
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Research papers really fit the mold of an informational writing piece. This type of writing is prevalent in Common Core standards at the middle and high school grades, and it is easy to incorporate this type of writing into a history classroom. This product contains two version of the writing project - one has a traditional printed final draft while the other has online publishing of the final draft. This online option helps satisfy a Common Core standard relating to using technology to produce and publish writing.
Research is an important skill for students to develop. This project stresses research done both online and in books. Students learn how to verify and check their facts through multiple sources. Truly with this project it is the process that is the most important rather than the final product.
The research paper process is split up in to steps, and direct instruction occurs with each step. Students choose their topic from a list of choices; this student choice encourages motivation and investment. Students are very proud of their final drafts after the entire process is finished.
You'll receive:
A detailed lesson plan with rationale and instructions, student handout for replication, and a rubric to assist you in assessing student essays.
*****************************************************************************
Don't miss these other products designed for teaching US history in the Middle School classroom!
Interactive Notebook Resources: Ready to Use in the Social Studies Classroom
Where Does Your Family Fit? A Family History Project
*****************************************************************************
Customer Tips:
How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:
• Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it, and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you.
Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches:
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Total Pages
20 pages
Answer Key
Rubric only
Teaching Duration
2 months
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSWHST.6-8.2
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
CCSSWHST.6-8.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSWHST.6-8.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
CCSSWHST.6-8.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
CCSSWHST.6-8.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
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