★Short Research Projects
Grade 5 Writing Worksheet
NameDate
Write three facts that answer the research question. Write the source of each.
Research question: How do bees make honey?
Fact 1 and its sourceFact 2 and its sourceFact 3 and its source
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About this worksheet
A short research project starts with a question, and the notes that answer it are written in short phrases with the source each fact came from, so the writer can find it again. On this fifth grade sheet a child gets one research question and a space to record three facts, each with the book or website it came from. Each version has a different question, and the grown-up checks that the notes answer the question.
What your child will learn
- Start from a question
- Write notes in short phrases
- Record the source of each fact
- Keep notes that answer the question
Common Core standard: W.5.7
Worked example
Question: How do bees make honey? Fact: bees collect nectar from flowers. Source: Bees, page 14.
Common mistake
Copying whole sentences from a book instead of writing short notes in your own words.
Helpful hint
Write short notes in your own words, and write down where each one came from.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with short research projects?
Copying whole sentences from a book instead of writing short notes in your own words.
How can I help my child with short research projects?
Write short notes in your own words, and write down where each one came from.
Are these 5th grade writing worksheets free to print?
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