Inquiry and Research: Presenting Research Results In Appropriate Modes (TEKS.ELA.6.12.J)
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Texas 6th Grade ELA › Inquiry and Research: Presenting Research Results In Appropriate Modes (TEKS.ELA.6.12.J)
Your group researched whether adding solar panels to the school could lower electricity costs. Next week you will speak at a school board meeting where adults will vote on the proposal. You have charts of monthly costs and photos of the roof.
Which mode of delivery best fits the purpose and audience?
Slideshow with clear visuals, presented aloud
Formal essay with full paragraphs and citations
Short edited video with narration
Informal note or message to classmates
Explanation
A slideshow fits a live, formal meeting with decision-makers because it pairs spoken explanation with data visuals and photos. A formal essay is harder to share during a meeting, a video limits real-time interaction, and an informal note is too casual. Extension: Plan a mini presentation by choosing an audience, purpose, and format. Scaffold: Use a delivery options chart (audience/purpose/features). Enrichment: Compare the effectiveness of two modes (oral vs. digital) for the same content.
You conducted an investigation on how wind turbines generate electricity, gathering notes, diagrams, and reliable sources. Your science teacher asked for a thorough assessment that shows understanding and proper citations.
Which mode of delivery best fits the purpose and audience?
Slideshow with clear visuals, presented aloud
Formal essay with full paragraphs and citations
Short edited video with narration
Informal note or message to classmates
Explanation
A formal essay best matches a teacher's request for depth, organization, and citations. A slideshow or video can be engaging but may not include all the detailed analysis and sourcing required, and an informal note is not appropriate for an academic assessment. Extension: Plan a mini presentation by choosing an audience, purpose, and format. Scaffold: Use a delivery options chart (audience/purpose/features). Enrichment: Compare the effectiveness of two modes (oral vs. digital) for the same content.
Your class completed a campus waste audit and wants to encourage students and families to recycle more. The principal will post the best piece on the school website and morning announcements. You have clips of sorting, before/after bin shots, and a short script.
Which mode of delivery best fits the purpose and audience?
Slideshow with clear visuals, presented aloud
Formal essay with full paragraphs and citations
Short edited video with narration
Informal note or message to classmates
Explanation
A short edited video is engaging and shareable for a wide audience online and during announcements. A slideshow requires a live presenter, an essay is less likely to be viewed by the whole school, and an informal note won't reach everyone or show visuals effectively. Extension: Plan a mini presentation by choosing an audience, purpose, and format. Scaffold: Use a delivery options chart (audience/purpose/features). Enrichment: Compare the effectiveness of two modes (oral vs. digital) for the same content.
Your community garden team recorded harvest totals and needs to let club members know today's distribution plan and meeting time. You only need a quick way to share the results and logistics with your group.
Which mode of delivery best fits the purpose and audience?
Slideshow with clear visuals, presented aloud
Formal essay with full paragraphs and citations
Short edited video with narration
Informal note or message to classmates
Explanation
An informal note or message is quick and practical for sharing simple results and plans with a small group. A slideshow or video would take extra time to create for a brief update, and an essay is too formal for this purpose. Extension: Plan a mini presentation by choosing an audience, purpose, and format. Scaffold: Use a delivery options chart (audience/purpose/features). Enrichment: Compare the effectiveness of two modes (oral vs. digital) for the same content.