I have three main reasons for assigning research reports to my students. First, the skill involved in finding reliable sources and citing sources is valuable. Beginning in 5th grade, and … See more

As a veteran upper elementary teacher, I know exactly what is going to happen when I tell my students that we are going to start research reports. There will be a resoundin… See more

Students definitely get excited when they find out they are allowed to choose their own research topic. Providing choice leads to higher engagement and interest. It’s best practice to … See more

During this step, students will use their sources to take notes. I do provide instruction and examples during this step because from experience, I know that students wi… See more

Making an outline can be intimidating for students, especially if they’ve never used this organization format. However, this valuable step will teach students to organize th… See more