One thing that scientists do to make their work known is to publish their work. By doing this, it lets other people know about the work that they are doing,…
The tools in this guide will help you earn ratings for all the skills in the competency ELA.7 Conducting Research. Read through the skills and indicators on the continuum for…
People often say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Photographs have the power to capture a moment and make us think, question, and feel. But because images constantly bombard…
Books—and textbooks especially—have lots of features to help readers understand the text. Titles, headings, tables, and pictures are just some of the text features readers encounter. If you're a reader…
It is often helpful to "code" the text as you read to enhance close reading. This will help you remember important pieces of information from the text.
Today we have more information available to us than ever before. But, not all that information is created equal. Before you put your academic reputation on the line, it important…
Note taking is an important skill for recording information—and your response to that information—for later review. When you take notes, you actively process information as you read, listen, or watch.…
Note taking is an important skill for recording information—and your response to that information—for later review. When you take notes, you actively process information as you read, listen, or watch.…
An I-Search is a way for you to research and write about a topic that personally interests you. As you complete these organizers, you'll think about your questions and how…