Narrow a Topic From Broad to Specific
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Narrow a Topic From Broad to Specific" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core W.7.7. A 6th grader who is already steady on informative writing can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade grammar worksheet: rank topics from broad to narrow, then turn broad topics into research questions. Answer key included. Part of our research and citations informative writing collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the topic narrowing sheet first, then the note taking and paraphrase pages while students research. Pull out the credibility checklist and Works Cited sheet when they choose and cite sources.
What students will practice
- Students will number sets of topics from broadest to narrowest, such as animals to gray whale migration.
- Students will tell the difference between a topic and a researchable question.
- Students will write a research question that sources could answer for topics like space exploration.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 7th Grade
Standard: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
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FAQ
How do I use this research and citations worksheet?
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Use the topic narrowing sheet first, then the note taking and paraphrase pages while students research. Pull out the credibility checklist and Works Cited sheet when they choose and cite sources.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Rank topics from broad to narrow, then turn broad topics into research questions. The directions on the page read: In Part A, write a number in each box. In Part B, write one research question that sources could answer. An answer key is included.
Can I use this research and citations worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade informative writing, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How do you paraphrase a source?
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Keep the source's meaning but use your own words and sentence structure, and name the author and title. Paraphrase Research Notes in Your Own Words gives sources on reef coral, printing, glaciers and the Erie Canal to restate.
How do you know if a source is credible?
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Check the author's expertise, the publisher, the date, the purpose, the evidence and whether other sources agree. Source Credibility Checklist for Two Sources lays these out so students can compare two sources side by side.
How do you take research notes without plagiarizing?
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Put exact words in quotation marks and paraphrase everything else, and record the source number for each note. Research Notes With Quote and Paraphrase Columns has five columns for this.
Which sheets here have answer keys?
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4 of the 7 do: Narrow a Topic From Broad to Specific, Paraphrase or Plagiarism?, Build a Works Cited Page and Paraphrase Research Notes in Your Own Words. The three tools are for students' own research.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Informative Writing |
| Standard | W.7.7 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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