As I was writing my plans for our new research writing unit, I was concerned that my students would write about something they already knew a lot about, thereby foregoing the need to really dig deep into their research. I was nervous that I would get a bunch of "All About..." books. By 5th grade, most kids have figured out on their own that if they choose a topic to research that they already know a lot about, their job will be easier. They will not have to stretch their rese