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English · Grade 3

Research and Publish a Small Project

The Grade 3 English capstone is a short research project: How do sea turtles find their way? Children write a focused question, gather facts from two provided sources, take brief notes in their own words and sort them into categories, write and revise a short report with a source list, publish it with headings and a captioned image, and present their findings to an audience.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 110 minutes
  • Research project check: 8 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, highlight a text, put in order, sort into groups and write a short answer
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What learners will discover

  • Write a focused research question and find information that answers it in provided print and digital sources.
  • Take brief notes in your own words, sort them into categories and record which source each note came from.
  • Write a short report with an introduction, grouped sections, a conclusion and a source list, then revise and edit it.
  • Publish the report with technology (headings, a captioned image) and present it clearly with relevant facts and details.

Lessons

  1. Focus the question and find information 4 steps2 practiceabout 26 min
  2. Notes and categories 4 steps2 practiceabout 26 min
  3. Write, revise and edit 5 steps3 practiceabout 28 min
  4. Publish and present 4 steps3 practiceabout 30 min
  5. Research project check 8 questions at the end

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Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Word WorkshopBuild the word for each picture, one sound at a time.
  • Sentence TheatreYour words direct the show: change a word and the stage changes too.

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