Research
What is the FIRST step when conducting research?
Come up with a question.
A person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles.
Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.
What is the best summary of the passage "Planet Earth"?
Earth is quite similar to other planets, but different in that it alone supports life.
(Anatomy of and Ant and Acidopore)
What is the purpose of both passages?
Both explain the anatomy of ants.
After deciding on your research question, what is the next step?
Read sources to gather information.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
Select the supporting detail that DOES NOT fit.
a. During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
b. Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
c. Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
d. It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.
a. During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
How is earth different from other planets?
Earth is covered with water and has air for people to breathe.
(Anatomy of and Ant and Acidopore)
Name a fact mentioned in BOTH passages.
1. The gaster contains venom.
OR
2. Poison is sprayed through an opening.
What is the definition of "Inquiry"?
Asking questions to gain more knowledge and deepen your understanding of a topic.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
a. Johnny has a difficult time in school.
b. Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
c. Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
d. Math is the worst subject ever.
b. Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
What image would best support this passage?
A picture of earth
What is the main purpose of the timeline?
To help the reader understand important events in US history from 1775-1796.