As part of an I-Search writing process, this handout facilitates the formation of meaningful questions and subquestions for student inquiry.
I-Search Chart
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I-Search Process Reflection Chart
9 - 12
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| Graphic Organizer
This chart asks students to consider their challenges and successes across the span of the research process, from question formulation to the final write-up.
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Power Notes
6 - 12
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| Writing Starter
This printout teaches students a method for organizing their thoughts that involves assigning "powers" to different ideas. This outlining technique helps students differentiate between main ideas and supporting details.
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Haiku Starter
2 - 6
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| Writing Starter
This graphic organizer provides students the opportunity to brainstorm words about a given topic, count and record the syllables, and draft a haiku.
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RAFT Writing Template
5 - 12
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| Writing Starter
Students can utilize this printout to organize their writing as they learn to use the RAFT strategy. This printout enables students to clearly define their role, audience, format, and topic for writing.
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Editing Checklist for Self- and Peer Editing
3 - 5
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| Assessment Tool
This helpful tool will give your students the opportunity to edit their own writing and then observe as their peers edit the same work.
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Essay Rubric
6 - 12
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| Assessment Tool
This rubric delineates specific expectations about an essay assignment to students and provides a means of assessing completed student essays.
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Essay Map
3 - 12
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| Graphic Organizer
Use this graphic organizer to develop an outline for an essay that includes an introductory statement, main ideas, supporting details, and a conclusion.