Personal Interest Research Project Guide

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Make an overview and WIDA aligned speaking rubric for ELL L4 speaking students. This rubric and overview should explain a personal interest research project that has the following steps: identify a topic and 5-7 research questions to focus your research, identify 3 sources--one of which HAS to be a book source, create a 7-10 minute-long oral presentation (live) for the group to share what you learned. make sure that they include interesting visuals, etc.

The resource outlines a comprehensive guide for students to conduct a Personal Interest Research Project, which includes planning, researching, and delivering a 7-10 minute oral presentation. It emphasizes key elements such as topic selection, research skills, presentation structure, and the use of visual aids. Students are encouraged to engage deeply with a subject they are passionate about, develop focused research questions, and utilize various credible sources, including at least one physical book. The document details success criteria to ensure students clearly communicate their findings, supports the development of speaking proficiency aligned with WIDA L4 standards, and offers rehearsal strategies and self-assessment tools to enhance presentational skills.

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Foster Student Passion in Topic Selection

Implement Checkpoints for Research Questions

Incorporate Modeling for Source Evaluation

Use Graphic Organizers for Note-Taking

Practice Presentation Skills Through Peer Workshops

Utilize Sentence Stems for Clarity and Structure

Encourage Use of Visual Aids

Facilitate Self-Assessment Before Presentations

Nurture Audience Engagement Techniques

Post-Presentation Reflection and Feedback