Research Topics

Today's Goal: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
The Plan:

1. Read
2. Research Mind Map
3. Topic Brainstorm Results
4. Topic Request

Research Mind Map
It's a simple task with massive results:

Write "Research" in the middle of your sheet of paper, and work with your partner to write down every word that you can think of that relates to researching, being an effective researcher, and what steps you have to take.

Draw lines to connect ideas that are connected, and see if you can use short words and phrases to share everything you know about the process of researching and the qualities of a researcher.

Topic Brainstorm Results

CLICK HERE to visit the results of your brainstorm.

In order to decide on a final topic, the topic must be able to answer the following three questions with "YES":

1. Is it in a specific place and time in the world (not the future)?
2. Did the event or issue cause some sort of problem or struggle that people must face?
3. Can action be taken by people to support this problem or the effects of this problem?

In addition, I will implore you to choose a topic that is maybe not widely discussed (i.e. probably not 9/11).

Here is your task in the next few weeks:

Write an article with your group or partner in which you:

• Address the causes of the event or problem
• Share the effects that this problem has had on the people or the community
• Identify people and/or organizations who work to assist in recovery efforts.
• How do they help?
• What solutions have they put in place to help those in need?
• Include a “Call to Action” for your readers that includes steps they may take to get involved

Topic Requests
Please take a moment to review the list we have been making, or even visit Newsela.com to see if there are other events or stories that you would be interested in learning more about.

You'll get a sticky note.
Please write your top three topic choices on that sticky note, in order.

If you want to work alone more than anything in the world, please note this on your sticky note, but I make no guarantees.

Reminders/Homework:

• Read!
• No Red Ink Quiz April 29 and April 30. 
• The material will cover the last three practice assignments. If you haven't done them, I suggest you do.