Lesson 8
We will reflect on our work and process, submit our research materials for feedback and formative assessment, and prepare for the next section of the unit, in which we finalize our inquiry.
Lesson Goals
Reading and Knowledge
- Conduct Research*: How well do we effectively search for and explore a variety of credible sources to answer a question or solve a problem, using an organized and dynamic process of inquiry? How well do we use advanced search techniques (in print and online) effectively to find adequate and sufficient sources? How well do we assess sources for credibility, relevance, and richness and ensure a range of perspectives? How well do we cite our sources properly and avoid plagiarism? *The Research Evaluation Checklist provides more detailed assessment of this goal.
- Gather and Organize Evidence: How well do I gather and organize relevant and sufficient evidence to demonstrate a deepening understanding of texts and topics, to support claims, and to develop ideas?
- Refine and Revise: How well do I revisit, refine, and revise my understanding, knowledge, and work based on discussions with others and feedback and review by myself and others?
- Compare and Connect: How well do I synthesize information from different sources, compare and contrast it, and understand my Central Research Question from a broad, researched perspective?
Writing
- Form Claims: How well do I use sources I’ve collected to form strong, credible claims based on clear textual evidence?
- Organize Work: How well do I take meaningful notes that inform my further research, my writing about my inquiry question, and my team’s final presentation?
Speaking and Listening
- Collaborate: How well do I collaborate with my team to assess, revise, and strengthen our research plan?
Texts
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Activity 1: Read – Discuss – Write
We will review and self-assess the materials we’ve created so far, write down our reflections about the process of deepening our understanding, and get ready to submit the materials for the Section Diagnostic.
In teams, confirm that all the research materials are finalized and ready to be assessed:
revised Research Frame Tool
revised Potential Sources Tools
annotated key and other sources
Research Note-Taking Tools
Forming Evidence-Based Claims Tools
Organizing Evidence Tools
three claims about your inquiry questions or research problem
Individually, review and self-assess your team’s finalized research materials by completing the following sections on the Research Evaluation Checklist:
Section 1: Adequacy and Sufficiency of Research
Section 2: Credibility and Richness of Sources
Section 3: Range of Perspectives
Gather all the components and the completed self-assessments for submission.
Activity 2: Write
We will submit our team’s research materials to be assessed.
In order to receive formative feedback and assessment on your research materials to help guide your continued work toward the Culminating Task, you will submit your team’s evolving research portfolio, ensuring it includes the following items:
revised Research Frame Tool
revised Potential Sources Tools
annotated key and other sources
Research Note-Taking Tools
Forming Evidence-Based Claims Tools
Organizing Evidence Tools
three claims about your inquiry questions or research problem
Research Evaluation Checklists (Sections 1-3, individual)
Activity 3: Write – Discuss
We will reflect on the Section Diagnostic.
Choose at least three of the questions below and respond to them in your Learning Log:
How well did you take necessary action to prepare for the task?
What went well for you during the completion of this task?
What did you struggle with during the completion of this task? How did you push through that struggle?
How well did you actively focus your attention during this independent task?
How well did you develop and use an effective and efficient process to maintain workflow during this task?
What would you do differently during the next Section Diagnostic?
Think about all you have learned and done during this section of the unit. Evaluate your skills and knowledge to determine how prepared you are for the Culminating Task in your Learning Log.
Add or refine any skills and content knowledge required for the Culminating Task.
Evaluate how well you are mastering skills and knowledge required for the Culminating Task.
Activity 4: Write
For homework, we will review the materials in our research portfolio and write down our questions, concerns, and ideas.
Look over all of the materials in your research portfolio.
In your Learning Log, write down questions, concerns, and ideas as you read, and be prepared to share your ideas in the next lesson.
Write a paragraph or more reflecting on how your understanding of your inquiry question has deepened. Envision or imagine your ideal presentation at the end of this project. Respond to the following question:
What would you like your audience to learn?