ELA Grade 4
Research Project (RBK)
Teacher Key
“Water Cycle”
TEACHER NOTES
Recommended Class Time
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Day 1: class period for research
Day 2: class period for both research and preparation
Day 3: oral presentation
Recommended Materials
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Provide access to print sources such as library books or magazines.
Provide additional, optional websites for online research such as the Gale Group student resources: “Kids Infobits”
Provide poster board, adhesive, and markers
Recommended Presentation Process:
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Group students in small groups (2-3)
August 2015
ELA GR4 RBK QUIZLET 1
Teacher Key
Benchmarks that are Measured in this Quizlet
Benchmark Code
4.W.RBK.7.1.c
4.W.RBK.8.1.a
4.W.RBK.8.2.b
Benchmark
Investigate multiple aspects of a topic by conducting short research project
that build knowledge
Recall relevant information from experiences to include in a short research
project
Gather relevant information from print and digital sources to include in a short
research project
4.W.RBK.8.3.b
Summarize information from each source for use in a short research project
4.W.RBK.8.4.b
Categorize information for use in a short research project
4.W.RBK.8.5.b
List sources used in a short research project
4.W.RBK.9.1.b
4.W.RBK.9.2.b
4.SL.PKI.4.1.c
4.SL.PKI.4.3.c
4.SL.PKI.5.2.c
4.SL.PKI.6.1.b
4.SL.PKI.6.2.c
Draw evidence from grade level appropriate literary or information texts to
support the analysis
Reflect on the analysis of grade level appropriate literary or information texts
to generate new research questions
Present orally on a topic or text in an organized manner by using appropriate
facts and relevant details
Speak clearly at an understandable pace when making an oral presentation
Create an oral presentation which uses visual displays to develop key ideas or
themes
Distinguish between contexts that call for formal English and informal
discourse when speaking orally
Use formal English when appropriate to task and situation of an oral
presentation
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ELA GR4 RBK QUIZLET 1
Teacher Key
Researching to Build and Present Knowledge Rubric
Level
4.0
3.0
Criteria
In addition to the understanding in Level 3.0, the student exhibits in-depth inferences and
applications that go beyond what was taught.
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions in researching, writing, and presenting a
research project at fourth grade level by:
Researching to Build and Present Knowledge
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4.W.RBK.7.1.c Investigating multiple aspects of a topic by conducting short research project that
build knowledge
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4.W.RBK.8.1.a Recalling relevant information from experiences to include in a short research project
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4.W.RBK.8.2.b Gathering information from 2 print and 1 or more digital sources to include in a short
research project
 4.W.RBK.8.3.b Summarizing information from each source for use in a short research project
 4.W.RBK.8.4.b Accurately categorizing information for use in a short research project
 4.W.RBK.8.5.b Listing sources used in a short research project
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4.W.RBK.9.1.b Drawing evidence from grade level appropriate literary or information texts to support
the analysis
 4.W.RBK.9.2.b Reflecting on the analysis of grade level appropriate literary or information texts to
generate new research questions
The student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and
processes, but makes no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes in researching, writing, and presenting a research project at fourth grade level,
including:
2.0
Researching to Build and Present Knowledge
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4.W.RBK.7.1.c Investigating aspects of a topic by conducting short research project that build
knowledge
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4.W.RBK.8.1.a Recalling somewhat relevant information from experiences to include in a short
research project
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4.W.RBK.8.2.b Gathering information from 2 print and 1 digital sources to include in a short research
project
 4.W.RBK.8.3.b Summarizing information from some sources for use in a short research project
 4.W.RBK.8.4.b Categorizing information for use in a short research project
 4.W.RBK.8.5.b Listing some sources used in a short research project
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4.W.RBK.9.1.b Drawing evidence from grade level appropriate literary or information texts to support
some of the analysis
 4.W.RBK.9.2.b Reflecting on the analysis of grade level appropriate literary or information texts to
generate a new research question
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates partial understanding of some of the score 2.0
elements and some of the score 3.0 elements in the research project at fourth grade level.
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates little understanding or skill.
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ELA GR4 RBK QUIZLET 1
Teacher Key
Presenting Knowledge and Ideas Rubric
Level
4.0
3.0
Criteria
In addition to the understanding in Level 3.0, the student exhibits in-depth
inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions in researching, writing, and
presenting a research project at fourth grade level by:
Presenting Knowledge & Ideas
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4.SL.PKI.4.1.c Presenting orally on a topic or text in an organized manner by using
appropriate facts and relevant details
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4.SL.PKI.4.3.c Speaking clearly at an understandable pace when making an oral
presentation
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4.SL.PKI.5.2.c Creating an oral presentation which uses visual displays to develop
key ideas or themes
 4.SL.PKI.6.1.b Distinguishing between contexts that call for formal English and
informal discourse when speaking orally
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4.SL.PKI.6.2.c Using formal English when appropriate to task and situation of an oral
presentation
The student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes, but makes no major errors or omissions regarding the
simpler details and processes in researching, writing, and presenting a
research project at fourth grade level, including:
2.0
1.0
0.0
Presenting Knowledge & Ideas
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4.SL.PKI.4.1.c Presenting orally on a topic or text in an organized manner by using
some appropriate facts and some relevant details
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4.SL.PKI.4.3.c Generally speaking clearly at an understandable pace when making
an oral presentation
 4.SL.PKI.5.2.c Creating an oral presentation which uses visual displays to develop
some key ideas or themes
 4.SL.PKI.6.1.b Sometimes distinguishing between contexts that call for formal
English and informal discourse when speaking orally
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4.SL.PKI.6.2.c Using formal English generally appropriate to task and situation of an
oral presentation
With help, the student demonstrates partial understanding of some of the
score 2.0 elements and some of the score 3.0 elements in the research project
at fourth grade level.
Even with help, the student demonstrates little understanding or skill.
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