Grade 4 Spring — Research Report Writing, Source Evaluation, Figurative Language Deepening, and Formal/Informal Register
English · WR G4 eng.g4.s.wr.research_report

Plan, research, draft, revise, peer-edit, and publish a 5-7 paragraph research report from ≥3 sources

Compose a 5-7 paragraph informational research report on a self-chosen topic with an introduction (hook + topic-orienting context + research-thesis), 3-5 category-organized body paragraphs using the TOPIC-SENTENCE + INFORMATION + EVIDENCE-WITH-CITATION + SO-WHAT (TIES) routine, and a conclusion that SYNTHESIZES findings across categories. Cite ≥3 sources in-text with signal phrases and in a works-cited list at the end. Uses the 5-7 box research-report anchor (MG-2), TIES paragraph-builder (MG-3), researcher's-workshop format, named revision-moves anchor for research mode (MG-18), and the 8-criterion research-mode peer-editing rubric (MG-13).

Mastery threshold
90%
Min instances
10
Typical minutes
60
Spaced intervals (days)
1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60
Prereqs
Successors
Common misconceptions
  • Writes the report as a string of facts with no category organization — facts pile up without structure.
  • Conclusion summarizes the body paragraphs in a list rather than SYNTHESIZING findings across categories with a 'so what does it all mean' move.

Exercise pool (7)

Diff Stem Type
2 Sort your notes (from ex_05) into 3-5 CATEGORIES on the MG-8 category-boxes-and-bullets planner. Each category gets a label, 3-5 bullets... category organization planner fill
2 Complete the 3-STARS-1-WISH self-reflection rubric. Star 1: One research move you used that you are proud of (quote your own writing).... self reflection rubric
3 Design your evidence panel for the Researcher's Showcase. Pick ONE format: chart, photo-with-caption, quoted source, or category map.... evidence panel design
3 Rehearse your 3-move Showcase script under 90 seconds. (1) Research-thesis. (2) Walk through evidence panel. (3) Invite visitor... presentation script rehearsal
4 At the Researcher's Showcase, complete 4 visitor interactions. For each: deliver your 3-move script, answer 2 questions, record each Q&A... showcase visitor interaction
4 Write your SYNTHESIS conclusion paragraph (4-6 sentences). Frame: 'Across these categories, ___ teaches us ___. First, ___. Second, ___.... synthesis paragraph compose
5 Compose your final published research-report booklet (cover + 5-7 paragraph interior + works-cited + evidence panel + author bio +... publication booklet compose