8.ELAR.12.C
Refine the major research question, if necessary, guided by the answers to a secondary set of questions.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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major research questionplansecondary set of questionsanswers
Skills
- refine (major research question) #dok3
- use (answers to a secondary set of questions) #dok2
- analyze (relevance of answers to research question) #dok3
- connect (secondary questions and answers to major research question) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the major research question in an inquiry process. #dok1
- I can locate answers to secondary questions that relate to my main topic. #dok1
- I can explain how answers to secondary questions relate to the major research question. #dok2
- I can use answers from secondary questions to inform changes to the major research question. #dok2
- I can determine when and how to refine my major research question based on new information. #dok3
- I can revise my major research question for clarity and focus using evidence from secondary sources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Research questions often need to be refined as new information is discovered during inquiry.
- Answers to secondary questions can guide the revision of the major research question to better focus the investigation.
Essential Questions
- How can answers to secondary questions help me improve my research question?
- When should I consider revising my major research question?
- What strategies can I use to refine a research question for increased clarity or focus?
- Why is it important to adjust my research question during an inquiry process?
- How do I know if my research question needs to be changed?