Topic: Research
Subject: ELA
Grade: 9
Key Learning: Research requires the researcher to analyze and synthesize information
from a variety of reliable sources and to use ethically the work of others.
Unit Essential Question: How do I follow standard methods of research? How is the
library used to acquire print and electronic material to prepare and write a formal research
paper? How is the actual paper produced?
Concept(s):
Task Definition
1.1.11.B, 1.8.11.A,
R11.A.2.6.1
Concept(s):
Locate, access, and
evaluate sources
1.1.11.A, 1.2.11.B, 1.6.11.F,
1.8.11.B
Lesson Essential
Questions:
What are the main
components of a research
paper? (A)
How does a thesis statement
guide research? (ET)
Lesson Essential
Questions:
Where do I find evidence to
support my own research?
(A)
How do I recognize a
credible source?
Why is it important to use a
variety of electronic and
print sources? (ET)
Vocabulary:
Thesis statement,
parameters, types of
research papers (narrative,
informative, critical
analysis, persuasive)
Vocabulary:
Electronic sources, print
sources, primary source,
secondary source,
databases, credibility,
electronic card catalogue
Concept(s):
Gather and Use
Information
1.5.11.A, 1.5.11.B,
1.5.11.D, 1.5.11.E,
1.5.11.F, 1.6.11.A, 1.8.11.C,
R11.A.2.3.2, R11.A.2.5.1
Lesson Essential
Question:
How do note-taking
strategies simplify the task
and improve the paper?
How can effective note
taking prevent plagiarism?
(A)
What are the rules for
outlining and how can I
organize my information in
outline form? (A)
How can note taking create
an effective paper? (ET)
What is parenthetical
documentation? How do I
use it? (A)
Vocabulary:
Formal outline,
parenthetical
documentation,
paraphrase/indirect
quotation, summarize,
direct quotation, partial
quotation, plagiarism
Grade 9 Research
Concept(s):
Synthesis
1.4.11.B, 1.5.11.A, 1.5.11.B,
1.5.11.C, 1.5.11.D,
1.5.11.E, 1.5.11.F,
1.5.11.G, 1.8.11.C
Lesson Essential
Questions:
What steps are required to
draft a research paper? (A)
How do I edit my paper?
(A)
What is the format of the
research paper? (A)
Concept(s):
Documentation
1.5.11.E, 1.5.11.F, 1.8.11.C
Concept(s):
Lesson Essential
Questions:
What purpose does a works
cited page serve? (ET)
What kind of information
needs to be parenthetically
documented? (ET)
Lesson Essential
Question:
Vocabulary:
MLA format, APA format
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary:
Parenthetical
documentation, common
knowledge, direct
quotation, partial quotation,
paraphrase/indirect
quotation, block quotation,
plagiarism, hanging
indentation