In a shared Google Slide presentation, students will create one slide to present the highlights of their research papers or projects. They will include their research question, thesis statement, and show one credible source they used.
This is day four of a five day unit teaching students strong research skills for a "white paper" style research paper (can be modified for any procon research assignment). For the purpose of this assignment, the white paper is an argumentative piece which introduces a problem and argues a solution to that problem. In this team taught lesson, students will learn how to evaluate sources for credibility.
This is day three of a five day unit teaching students strong research skills for a "white paper" style research paper (can be modified for any procon research assignment). For the purpose of this assignment, the white paper is an argumentative piece which introduces a problem and argues a solution to that problem. In this teamtaught lesson, students will continue to learn that researching is not a linear process. Students will learn to adjust their topic based on what information is available (with their presearch). Focus will be on finding good search terms and thinking outside of the box to gather evidence.
This is Day 1 of a 5 day unit teaching students strong research skills for a "white paper" style research paper (can be modified for any pro-con research assignment).For the purpose of this assignment, the white paper is an argumentative piece which introduces a problem and argues a solution to that problem.In this team-taught unit of 5 lessons, students will learn that researching is not a linear process. They will use "presearch" to help them test, adjust, or even abandon viable topics from their brainstorming. They will learn to narrow ideas to smaller, researchable concepts.
This is Day 2 of a 5 day unit teaching students strong research skills for a "white paper" style research paper (can be modified for any pro-con research assignment). For the purpose of this assignment, the white paper is an argumentative piece which introduces a problem and argues a solution to that problem.In this team taught lesson, students will learn that researching is not a linear process. They will use "presearch" to help them test, adjust, or even abandon viable topics from their brainstorming. They will learn to narrow ideas to smaller, researchable concepts.
This is Day Four of a Five Day unit teaching students strong research skills for a "white paper" style research paper (can be modified for any procon research assignment). For the purpose of this assignment, the white paper is an argumentative piece which introduces a problem and argues a solution to that problem.In this team taught lesson, students will learn how to incorporate sources in their paper. Focus will be on treating previous discussion of their topic as a "conversation" they are taking part in.
The teacher will read But I Read It on the Internet! by Toni Buzzeo to the class. Then, students, working in groups of three, will use the "Gizmo" criteria discussed in the book to evaluate three pre-selected websites. Students will then rank the websites as Good, Better, or Best and write statements to support their ranking choice using vocabulary from the Gizmo.
In this lesson students will complete a reading survey to Students will become aware of their Reader Identity - reading preferences, habits, strengths, weaknesses, and attitudes.
In this lesson there will be books placed on tables around the library with questionnaires for students to answer in the format of "speed dating" to help students choose a book matching their interests and reading level.
In this lesson students will learn how to present a book talk, and prepare to give a book talk.
Bea and Mr. Jones, written and illustrated by Amy Schwartz. A kindergartener and her father change places for a day. Bea goes to work in an office and her father goes to school.
Tight Times, by Barbara Shook Hazen, Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. A boy wants a pet at a time when his family is having financial trouble and must hold the line on expenses.
Tight Times, by Barbara Shook Hazen, Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. A boy wants a pet at a time when his family is having financial trouble and must hold the line on expenses.
Tight Times, by Barbara Shook Hazen, Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. A boy wants a pet at a time when his family is having financial trouble and must hold the line on expenses.
Tight Times, by Barbara Shook Hazen, Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. A boy wants a pet at a time when his family is having financial trouble and must hold the line on expenses.
Tight Times, by Barbara Shook Hazen, Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. A boy wants a pet at a time when his family is having financial trouble and must hold the line on expenses.
Tight Times, by Barbara Shook Hazen, Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. A boy wants a pet at a time when his family is having financial trouble and must hold the line on expenses.
Tight Times, by Barbara Shook Hazen, Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. A boy wants a pet at a time when his family is having financial trouble and must hold the line on expenses.
Using a musical chairs format, students will rotate around the circle -- with a book on each chair around the circle. When the music stops students will sit, pick up the book on their chair, and take turns sharing if their book is fiction or informational and why they would want to read it (the purpose for reading -- entertainment, to learn something, etc).
Students are to compare the rules of the game between what is online and in print. Students will use the World Book Encyclopedia in Utah's Online Library and the print materials that the library has on sports.