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Research Isn’t a Unit: Teaching Evidence Evaluation All Year Long [Ep. 70]
Episode 70
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
Research often feels overwhelming because students are asked to read, take notes, decide what matters, paraphrase, organize ideas, and write—all at once. One of the biggest misconceptions about research is that these skills only belong inside a research unit. In reality, research is built on critical thinking skills students practice all year through everyday reading, writing, and discussion.This episode focuses on evaluating evidence as a core research skill that already shows up in daily instruction. You’ll hear practical classroom examples and simple ways to name this thinking so students can transfer what they already know when it’s time for formal research. The goal is to make research feel more manageable by building on the critical thinking students already use across content areas.Read more in the show notes. Join the FREE ELA community for ongoing conversations about building strong, confident readers. If you found this episode helpful, feel free to share it with a colleague.FREE ELA CommunityWebsite: https://middleschoolcafe.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/ TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe
