Formulate a focused, answerable research question (CCSS W.7.7)
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~7 min eng.g7.f.ex_01

Topic To Question Conversion

Prompt

Take this topic: 'space exploration.' Generate 3 candidate research questions of focused scope. For each, label whether it is too broad, too narrow, or just right.

M-7-F-RES-EX-01-A Interactive Physical / non-image

Worksheet with topic banner + 3 question slots + scope-check column. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
3 questions + scope labels + focused = 4; 3 questions only = 3; 2 questions = 2; <2 = 1
Hints
  1. Use 3 narrowing moves: scope (one example), time (one decade), angle (one effect).
  2. Avoid yes/no questions — research questions need investigation.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Question is actually a topic with a question mark slapped on ('space exploration?').
  • Question too broad ('What is space exploration?').
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