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5th Grade Common Core: W.5.7

Common Core Identifier: W.5.7 / Grade: 5
Curriculum: Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Detail: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
18 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
Research a famous explorer from history. Write about his important journeys, his crew, and transportation.
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Complete a research report on an insect species.
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Use these forms to write a research report on one of Canada's provinces.
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Learn about one of the fifty states. Students describe their state's population, area, natural resources, geographic features, and main attractions. (9 pages, includes bibliography and rubric)
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Students research their favorite dinosaur. They describe the physical attributes of their dinosaur, tell what it ate, and where it lived. (7 pages, includes bibliography and grading rubric)
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Research your favorite planet. Describe it's location, distance from the sun, gravity, and other characteristics. (7 pages, includes bibliography and rubric)
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Choose an animal. Write about it's habitat and anatomy. Then list interesting facts. Includes a bibliography page, a grading rubric, and step-by-step instructions.
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Learn about the four layers on the rainforest- the emergent layer, the canopy, the understory, and the floor.
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Over ten pages of hurricane information and comprehension questions. Use part or all of this amazing resource.
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This writing prompt asks students to pretend it is 1912 and they are either a survivor or a loved one of a survivor of the Titanic. They are instructed to write a letter to the government arguing for changes to ship safety laws using details about what happened during the ship's sinking.
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This 5th-grade article about bird nests is perfect for students studying animal habitats, aspiring birdwatchers, or anyone in need of a little reading comprehension practice!
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Choose a fairy tale a complete the research report on it. This file has seven pages of simple questions and graphic organizers for students to answer about their story.
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Research the life of Thomas Jefferson, George Washing, Benjamin Franklin, or any of America's Founding Fathers.
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These unusual animals spend most of their lives at sea, but occasionally climb onto Pacific beaches for a period of rest and molting.
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Choose a former United States president and research his or her life, legacy, and accomplishments.
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This prompt encourages students to imagine they are a passenger on the Titanic before it hits the iceberg. They will write a journal entry about their experience on the ship so far, using details about their class and experience.
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This printout includes two lined pages for students to write a letter pretending to be a survivor of the Titanic disaster. They will describe what they imagine the experience may have been like and include details that may have affected their experience.
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When a bumble bee is entered into a spelling contest, we discover she's not such a great speller after all.
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