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EElementary lementary PPerformance erformance AAssessmentssessment
EElementary lementary PPerformance erformance AAssessmentssessment
What is the EPA?
• 6th grade in-school research project• Requires developing a research
question• Involves locating relevant
information• Concludes with a written report and
oral presentation
Developing a Research Question
• Make a list of interesting topics• Pre-research the topics in the
school library• Select a focus question for each
topic
Test Your Question
• Does the question…– Begin with “How” or “Why”?– Require varied sources of
information?– Challenge you to learn new
information?• Can the question …
– Be organized into 3-5 thoughtful sub-questions?
Locating Resources
• Varied resources include:– Non-fiction books (Spectrum Patron’s
Catalog)– Special reference sets (i.e.: Grolier’s
Biographies, Diseases, 20th Century)– Access PA Power Library– Magazines– Encyclopedias– Reliable Internet Sites
Taking Notes• Choose a note taking method
– Note cards– Outline notes– 2-column notes
• Write works consulted information for each source
• Rephrase important information using bullets or key words (No Sentences!)
• NO PLAGIARISM!
Writing Your Report• Organize notes into sub-questions• Write body paragraphs first• Choose an effective order for body
paragraphs– Chronological (time)– Importance– Strength
• Develop an introduction and conclusion
• Revise and Edit
Check Your Written Report
• Does your report…– Answer the research question in 2-3
typed pages?– Follow the required word processing
format (see packet)?– Include transition words to smoothly
connect ideas?– Have an accurate and complete works
consulted?
Preparing Your PowerPoint
• Select key ideas from each paragraph
• Develop 5-7 slides– Title slide– Introduction– Sub-questions– Conclusion– Works consulted for images
Final PowerPoint Check
• Does your PowerPoint…– Have a consistent background and
font color?– Have a font size that can be easily
seen from a distance?– Use brief phrases?– Include appropriate images to
enhance content?
Preparing Your Oral Presentation
• Print a copy of PowerPoint slides (handout form- 3 slides per page)
• Write any notes or cues needed on the lines provided
• Create an engaging introduction (hook the audience)
• Use effective oral presentation skills
• Practice…practice…practice!
Time Management• Day One (4 hours):
– Locate sources– Write works consulted– Take notes– Write a rough draft
• Day Two (4 Hours):– Revise and edit written paper– Print two copies of final draft– Develop and practice oral presentation– Review checklists and guidelines