Grade 5 · Reading · Lesson 20

Research a topic using multiple sources and note-taking strategies

Research is more than typing a word into a search bar. Strong researchers start with a clear question, find at least two trustworthy sources, take notes in their own words, and write down where every fact came from. The goal is not to copy — the goal is to UNDERSTAND a topic well enough to explain it yourself.

What this lesson teaches

1Pick a clear research question before opening any source
2Judge whether a source is reliable or unreliable using author, date, and purpose
3Take notes in your own words across at least two sources
4Cite each source on every research page

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