Ask a researchable question
A topic names an area; a research question identifies something you can investigate.
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Research and source literacy · Grades 6–9Grow a question into a supported explanation.
Learn through clear explanations, worked examples, and activities that ask you to think. Start with a lesson, try the task, then explain what you learned.
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Evaluate a source
Evaluate authorship, evidence, publication context, and relevance.
Explore the lesson →Paraphrase and credit
Paraphrasing restates an idea using your own sentence structure and vocabulary while preserving its meaning.
Explore the lesson →Use what you learn
Each lesson includes a central idea, an example, an activity, and a question with an explained answer. Keep a notebook of your reasoning. Use the practice page to identify ideas worth revisiting.
Check your understanding →Teach with flexibility
Use these resources for a short classroom discussion, independent practice, or a small-group activity. Adjust reading support and task difficulty to your learners. Activities can be printed using your browser.
Read the teaching guide →Investigate a local learning question
Choose a question about a familiar school or community topic. Produce a one-page explanation with a source record.
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