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8.57 Short Research Questions & Plans Worksheet

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This Grade 8 English worksheet provides structured practice on 8.57 Short Research Questions & Plans. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Short Research—Questions & Plans - Choose focused research questions, sequence sub‑questions, and select search terms that produce relevant, credible sources. (CCSS W.8.7; TEKS 8.12(A)-(C); FL ELA.8.C.4.1; NY 8W6; VA 8.Research)

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Grade 8

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Evan is researching replacing traditional grass lawns with native plants. He wants to cover two effects: water use and local biodiversity. He also wants to make sure the sources are credible and relevant to his region.

Which research approach is best?

ASearch lawn pretty native plants

BUse only one gardening influencer as a source

CFocus only on what plants look like, since that is easiest

DChoose a specific region and climate, search for studies or extension-service reports on native landscaping, water consumption, and pollinator diversity, and compare findings across multiple credible sources

Solution & Explanation:Option D sets a clear scope (region/climate), targets credible sources (studies/extension reports), and covers both variables (water and biodiversity). Comparing multiple sources strengthens credibility.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

For a psychology mini-unit, Alisha wants to research whether watching extreme sports videos influences risk-taking behavior in teens. She wants a question that is specific enough to research in school databases.

Which research question is best?

AWhy do people like dangerous things?

BAre extreme sports videos bad for everyone?

CHow is frequent viewing of extreme sports videos related to teens' willingness to take physical risks, according to behavioral studies?

DShould YouTube be banned?

Solution & Explanation:Option C identifies the exposure (frequent viewing), the outcome (risk-taking willingness), the population (teens), and the evidence type (behavioral studies), making it focused and researchable.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Jin is researching how 3D printing is used in medicine. When he searches 3D printing medical, he gets mostly product ads and company pages. He wants research that explains real medical uses, risks, and results.

Which search strategy is most likely to find research-based sources?

ASearch "buy 3D printer for hospital"

BSearch "3D printed" prosthetics clinical outcomes study

CSearch "cool 3D printing gadgets"

DSearch "3D printing is the best" opinion

Solution & Explanation:Option B narrows the topic to a specific medical application (prosthetics) and includes outcomes and study, which points toward clinical research rather than marketing.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.8.57 (Practice short research questions and plans with grade 8 writing questions.).