Create spoken, written, and other representations that include:

• a clear and specific message
• a logical and coherent organization of ideas
• a competent use of language and conventions.

Express and explain findings on a topic, question, problem, or issue in an appropriate visual, multimedia, oral, and written format using inquiry.

Use inquiry to explore a problem, question, or issue related to a topic being studied in English language arts or a topic of personal interest including:

• summarizing personal knowledge and understanding of a selected topic to help formulate relevant questions appropriate to a specific audience and purpose for group or individual inquiry or research
• gathering and recording ideas and information using a plan
• answering inquiry or research questions using a variety of sources such as newspapers, diaries, Elders, interviews, and field trips
• determining the usefulness of ideas and information for inquiry or research purpose and focus using pre-established criteria
• using a variety of tools to access ideas and information
• organizing ideas and information into categories (e.g., what, where, when, how, so what)
• making notes using own words and providing publication dates and authorship of sources
• assessing knowledge gained through inquiry or research
• forming personal conclusions and generating new questions for further inquiry or research
• explaining findings from inquiry or research on a topic, question, problem, or issue in an appropriate visual, oral, and written format.