6Traits Digest #168 - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 Re: Sandra's question by "Susan Nixon"Part 2 - report writing by "Susan Nixon" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Sandra's question From: "Susan Nixon" Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 07:36:59 -0700 The original author is a 4th grade teacher. Everything on yesterday's checklist has been covered in my 2nd grade class. With parental help, or done in class with the teacher, I see no reason why 2nd and 3rd graders couldn't use it, or a modified version. Alone, I doubt that they would do well. I will be using it with my second graders, but with intense teacher help and some parental help. I would think that even junior high or perhaps high school students might find a lot of help in the packet. Susan Nixon Phoenix, AZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Part 2 - report writing From: "Susan Nixon" Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 10:43:13 -0700 Step 2 - Choosing An Appropriate Topic and Gathering Information Before you go any further, you need to select your topic. You will need to choose a topic that will have lots of information from lots of sources. It cannot be too big or broad (Animals or All About Me) or too narrow (How Many Eyes Fish Have or What My Middle Name Is). Choose something in between (Angelfish or Human Skin). On the lines below, list some possible topics. Also list questions you have about your topics.. That will help you as you begin your research. Remember that you will need at least 3 sources for information. It cannot all come from the same book Make a list of places where you might find information on your topic. Follow the example. If you are unable to think of questions, or cannot find enough information, choose another topic and start over. When you narrow your choices to just one topic, circle it and show this page to me. EXAMPLE: Topic: Barracudas My Questions 1. What does a barracuda look like? 2. What do barracudas eat? 3. Where do barracudas live and why? 4. What are some interesting or unusual facts about the barracuda? References 1. Book : Interesting Facts About Barracudas 2. Encyclopedia Article: Barracudas 3. Internet Article: Animals at the Aquarium Possible Topic 1: Possible Topic 2: Questions Questions 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. References References 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. Next, ask me to approve your topic, questions, and reference sources. If I initial on the lines here: _____________, it means you may move on to the next part of your report. Susan Nixon Phoenix, AZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- End of 6Traits Digest -- To unsubscribe, send any message at all to: 6Traits-off@. Archive of past digests is at: http://6Traits.Cyberspaces.net/archive/?_NO_DATETIME