Create spoken, written, and other representations that include:

• a specific message
• a coherent organization of ideas
• ideas and information which are clear and complete
• appropriate use of language and conventions.

Compose and communicate findings and conclusions about problems, questions, or issues in a clear visual, oral, and written format.

Use inquiry to explore authentic problems, questions, and issues associated with identity, community, and social responsibility including:

• asking general and specific inquiry questions on topics using predetermined categories
• recording, selecting, and sharing relevant personal knowledge and understanding of a topic or questions and considering purpose for individual and group inquiry or research
• selecting and using a plan for gathering ideas and information
• assessing the usefulness, authenticity, and reliability of information for inquiry or research needs using pre-established criteria
• using a variety of tools (including indices, maps, atlases, charts, electronic sources) and resources to access ideas and information
• organizing ideas and information in logical sequences
• making notes and citing authors and titles of sources alphabetically
• examining collected information to identify categories or aspects of a topic that need more research
• sharing findings and conclusions in a clear visual, oral, and written format
• using the language of inquiry (e.g., "I want to know if ...", "I wonder about ...").