Grade Two:
English Language Arts: Non-Fiction Research Project
Learning Objectives:
- Student will conduct a short research project about an insect to build knowledge about that topic.
- Student will download and open a graphic organizer in Microsoft Word or compatible word processor.
- Students will use the organizer to guide their research about their chosen insect.
- Students will locate and insert an image of their insect in the graphic organizer.
- Students will be able to use their information for a brief oral or future multimedia digital presentation.
www.bugfacts.net
| grade2_common-core-insect-research-graphic-organizer.docx |
Example of a completed Insect Research Graphic Organizer:
Learning Standards:
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
A.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.1 - Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2 - Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.2 -Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3 - Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.3 - Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.5 - Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.6 - Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.7 - Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.10 - By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.2.4c - Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.5 - With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.6 - With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.6 - With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL2 - Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL5 - Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.6 - Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.2e - Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.4e - Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8 - Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
TECH.8.1.2.A.CS1 - Understand and use technology systems.
TECH.8.1.2.A.CS2 - Select and use applications effectively and productively.
TECH.8.1.2.A.2 - Create a document using a word processing application.
TECH.8.1.2.A.4 - Demonstrate developmentally appropriate navigation skills in virtual environments (i.e. games, museums).
TECH.8.1.2.B.CS1 - Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
TECH.8.1.2.B.CS2 - Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
TECH.8.1.2.B.1 - Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using multiple digital tools and resources.
TECH.8.1.2.C.CS2 - Communicate information and ideas to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
TECH.8.1.2.D.CS1 - Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
A.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.1 - Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2 - Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.2 -Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3 - Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.3 - Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.5 - Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.6 - Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.7 - Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.10 - By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.2.4c - Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.5 - With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.6 - With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.6 - With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL2 - Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL5 - Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.6 - Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.2e - Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.4e - Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
LA.2.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8 - Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
TECH.8.1.2.A.CS1 - Understand and use technology systems.
TECH.8.1.2.A.CS2 - Select and use applications effectively and productively.
TECH.8.1.2.A.2 - Create a document using a word processing application.
TECH.8.1.2.A.4 - Demonstrate developmentally appropriate navigation skills in virtual environments (i.e. games, museums).
TECH.8.1.2.B.CS1 - Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
TECH.8.1.2.B.CS2 - Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
TECH.8.1.2.B.1 - Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using multiple digital tools and resources.
TECH.8.1.2.C.CS2 - Communicate information and ideas to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
TECH.8.1.2.D.CS1 - Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
