Developing Research Questions: Starting Your Informational Text

This lesson teaches how to develop research questions by using a KWL chart. It emphasizes the importance of planning research questions and understanding what is already known about a topic. The lesson uses Powhatan/settler relations as an example to demonstrate how to apply the KWL chart effectively. Students learn to generate ideas, plan questions, and record known information to facilitate smooth drafting.

What are the three steps in the writing process mentioned in the lesson?

What common mistake should be avoided when developing research questions?

What does the KWL chart stand for and what is its purpose?

What information did the speaker recall about Powhatan and Jamestown?

How did Pocahontas contribute to the relations between the Powhatan and settlers?