Research & Explanatory Writing — Chapter overview · English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
Investigate “What do these records establish about a possible room trial, and what remains to check?” Write a 350–500-word explanatory report using three packet sources, a source-evaluation table, and four notes distinguishing quotation, paraphrase, and commentary.
Chapter question
How does research & explanatory writing help us read carefully, explain clearly, and reconsider an idea?
Units in this chapter
- Unit 5.1 · Research Questions: Scope & a Search Plan
I can use the skills in Research Questions: Scope & a Search Plan with a relevant detail or sentence.
- Unit 5.2 · Source Credibility, Relevance & Corroboration
I can use the skills in Source Credibility, Relevance & Corroboration with a relevant detail or sentence.
- Unit 5.3 · Research Notes, Quotation & Paraphrase
I can use the skills in Research Notes, Quotation & Paraphrase with a relevant detail or sentence.
- Unit 5.4 · Informative & Explanatory Writing
I can use the skills in Informative & Explanatory Writing with a relevant detail or sentence.
- Unit 5.5 · Integrate & Cite Evidence in Your Writing
I can use the skills in Integrate & Cite Evidence in Your Writing with a relevant detail or sentence.