“Can Animals Think?”

Informational Text Page 38

CCRS – RI.9-10.1; RI.9-10.2; RI.9-10.4; RI.9-10.8; RI.9-10.10;W.9-10.4; W.9-10.10; SL.9-10.1; L.9-10.1; L.9-10.2; L.9-10.3; L.9-10.4; L.9-10.6 Reading Skills – Generate research questions

Developing Research Questions

All research begins with a question and a desire to know more about a particular topic .

Can animals think?

What animals are on the endangered species list?

What are the rules and regulations for hunting game in the United States?

Developing Research Questions

To produce an interesting and informative report, • ask good, productive questions • stay focused on a topic that is limited in scope

Helpful Hints

Use the following guidelines to help you develop research questions based on informational material.

• Use a KWL chart.

• Focus your research.

• Ask 5W-How? questions .

• Limit the scope of your questions.

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KWL Chart Use a KWL chart as you begin your research .

K W L

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KWL Chart Use a KWL chart as you begin your research.

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Orcas, also known as killer whales, are really giant dolphins.

W L In the K column, write what you already Know about the topic.

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KWL Chart Use a KWL chart as you begin your research.

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W

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are really giant dolphins.

Why do scientists believe that orcas are intelligent?

L In the W column, write what you Want to learn about the topic.

Helpful Hints

KWL Chart Use a KWL chart as you begin your research.

K W Orcas, also known as killer whales, are really giant dolphins.

Why do scientists believe that orcas are intelligent?

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Orcas can assess a situation and problem solve.

In the L column, write what you Learn from your research about the topic.

Helpful Hints

Focus • Stay focused on your subject matter. Don’t wander into areas that are not related to the specific topic you’re investigating.

• Look at the subsections of an informational article to narrow the scope of your research.

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5W-How?

Questions Ask the 5W-How? questions rather than yes-or-no questions. Such questions will help you get more information about your subject.

• Who was involved?

• What happened?

• When did it happen?

• Where did it happen?

• Why did it happen?

• How did it happen?

• Avoid yes/no questions

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Scope Limit the scope of your research. Don’t ask questions about issues so far-reaching that you cannot present a complete answer. Too broad Can animals think?

Which animals are considered to be the most intelligent?

Manageable In what ways have orangutans and whales demonstrated intelligence?

Vocabulary (p. 38)

Vocabulary Development

balmy adj.: mild; pleasant.

intangible adj.: cannot be touched or held.

awry adv.: in the wrong manner.

devious adj.: sneaky; deceptive.

beguile v.: charm; deceive.

Vocabulary (p. 38)

Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks with words from the Word Bank.

balmy intangible awry devious beguile 1. When their _________ plan for sneaking into the show awry 2. To me, the first _________ day in April means it’s the beginning of baseball season.

3. The puppies tried to _________ her into giving them treats.

beguile 4. The best gift Granddad gives us is _________: his complete attention.

intangible

Quickwrite

 Can animals think? Explain your answer.

While Reading

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What is the main idea of the text?

What details from the text support the main idea?

Does the author use valid reasoning and evidence to support his opinion? Explain.

Activity

 Page 42  Reading Check 1-3  Test Practice 1-4  Constructed Response • •

List 5 questions that most intrigue you about animal intelligence. (Remember 5W/How) Create a KWL chart focused on your five questions.

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Research to find the answers to your questions. Write your answers as short paragraphs. Include the in-text citation and a works cited page for your sources. (citationmachine.net)

Short Research Project – Day 2

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Research to find the answers to your questions. Write your answers as short paragraphs. Include the in-text citation and a works cited page for your sources. (citationmachine.net)

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Use MLA format

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Put entries on Works Cited page in alphabetical order. Use reverse indention.

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Complete KWL chart