Writing Standards: Shared Research and Report Writing (CCSS.W.2.7)
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Common Core 2nd Grade ELA › Writing Standards: Shared Research and Report Writing (CCSS.W.2.7)
Shared experience: The class grew bean seeds in cups for a week. Learning goal: Compare results and explain what helped the seeds grow. Available resources: the class data chart, photos of the plants, markers, stapler, tape; no printer or computers this week. How could the class work together to share the results?
Organize a school-wide science fair with many booths and judges.
In groups, write and illustrate sections (setup, data, what happened) for one class book, then staple it together and share it.
Print a glossy color booklet for every student at a print shop.
Explanation
B is collaborative, fits the learning goal, and uses the materials on hand. A is too complex for second graders to plan and run. C requires tools and services the class does not have this week.
Shared experience: A firefighter visited the class to talk about fire safety. Learning goal: Teach others at school a few safety tips. Available resources: student notes, crayons/markers, hallway bulletin board space. Which project would help students share what they learned about fire safety?
Each student silently reads a book about fire trucks at their desk.
Play a pretend fire truck race on the playground.
Work in groups to write and draw safety-tip cards and arrange them on the hallway bulletin board to teach others.
Explanation
C is a collaborative display that matches the goal and uses the available space and supplies. A is an individual activity and does not share learning. B is just play and does not meet the learning goal.