How to Write a Research Paper for Kids Episode 1: Brainstorming Topics
2 min3rd4th5thReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Starting a research project by brainstorming topics you're curious about and could find real information on.
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Discussion questions
A research paper starts with a question you want to answer.
- What makes a good research topic?
- Why does a topic need real information available?
- What are you curious enough about to research?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: research, topic, question
- List three topics you'd like to learn more about.
- Turn your favorite into a research question.