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Experiment


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Definition:

A book, article, or technical report that describes a test, trial, principle, hypothesis, supposition, or procedure which was conducted for the purpose of gaining new information.

Purposes:

  • To describe a test, trial or procedure
  • To present facts clearly and objectively
  • To solve a problem or answer a question
  • To show results of surveys or studies
  • To detail procedures
  • To report findings
  • To summarize processes
  • To draw conclusions

Characteristics:

  • Thesis statement
  • No voice, unbiased
  • Facts
  • Subject-specific vocabulary
  • Endnotes, footnotes, or parenthetical notes
  • Formatted with headings
  • Visual aids: graphs, diagrams, comparative tables
  • Summary of intent
  • Summary of process
  • Summary of sequence
  • Content of research
  • Findings
  • Summary statement/conclusions
  • Implications
  • References/works cited to support the same topic
  • Appendices

Grade Level Instructional Scope for COMPREHENDING an Experiment:

Grade 5

Opportunities to Teach:

Understanding the genre

  • Title
  • Headings
  • Text Structures
  • Signal words
  • Conclusions
  • Introductions
  • Summaries
  • Purpose
  • Determining cause/effect or problem/solution text patterns
  • Procedures
  • Format
  • Figures: charts, diagrams,
  • Timelines
  • Analysis/evaluation of scientific methods used
  • Determinations about hypothesis or exploratory potential
  • Determinations about adequacy of evidence for results or the drawing of conclusions
  • Determinations about currency of the information presented
  • Patterns in or categorization of data
  • Headings and subheadings
  • Abbreviations
  • Function and adequacy of graphic displays
  • Credibility of procedures or findings

Understanding the text

  • Structure
  • Elements
  • Features
  • Format
  • Style
  • Title
  • Headings
  • Text Structures
  • Signal words
  • Conclusions

Booklists:

  • Grade 5

Access to the Documents:

Complete K-8 Genre Project
From the Michigan Department of Education

Complete K-8 Genre Booklist
From Kent Intermediate School District


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