Grade 3 Spring — Informational/Expository Writing, Research Process Introduction, and Dialogue Mechanics Maintenance
English · RES G3 eng.g3.s.wr.research_process_two_source

Conduct a 2-source research process: ASK, FIND, RECORD, SORT

Complete the 4-step research routine for an informational essay: ASK a research question; FIND information from at least 2 sources (one print + one digital, or two print); RECORD facts and paraphrases on the 3-column note-taking template (SOURCE / FACT / MY PARAPHRASE); SORT recorded notes into 3 body-paragraph categories. Maintain a source-card system (Source 1 + Source 2) across the research arc.

Mastery threshold
85%
Min instances
8
Typical minutes
50
Spaced intervals (days)
1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60
Prereqs
Successors
Common misconceptions
  • Copies sentences word-for-word into the MY PARAPHRASE column (copying is not paraphrasing).
  • Uses only one source and pretends it is two by listing the same source twice with different page numbers.

Exercise pool (3)

Diff Stem Type
2 Pick 1 print source from the curated library. Fill the blue SOURCE 1 index card: TITLE / AUTHOR / YEAR / SOURCE TYPE. source card fill
3 Write 3 candidate RESEARCH QUESTIONS for your second-essay topic. Each question must be specific (not 'tell me about ___') and... research question formulation
4 Open your 3-column template. SORT your recorded facts into 3 body-paragraph categories. Label each fact with B1 / B2 / B3 by category.... sort facts to body paragraphs