- Author:
- Utah Lesson Plans
- Subject:
- Secondary English Language Arts
- Material Type:
- Lesson
- Level:
- Middle School
- Tags:
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
- Language:
- English
- Media Formats:
- Text/HTML
Education Standards
HowtoSelectSourcesAVocabularyExercise
How to select sources: a vocabulary exercise
Overview
Students will be introduced to vocabulary used to effectively evaluate print and digital sources.
Summary
Students will be introduced to vocabulary used to effectively evaluate print and digital sources.
Materials
- Worksheet (attached)
- Source access (print, web, personal)
- Technology (computer, laptop, Internet-connected device)
Background for Teachers
Students will be accessing a variety of sources to discover vocabulary definitions. This process may involve some frustration and struggles as students seek out their own sources. This sets up the follow-up discussion.
Student Prior Knowledge
Students need to know how to operate a web browser, search engine, mobile apps, and print sources.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to discover sources, define terms, and discuss vocabulary terms. Students will use a variety of sources to find information. Students will evaluate and apply the vocabulary terms used in this process.
Instructional Procedures
- Warm-up (optional). Introduce suffix definition of "-ity." Add this suffix to an on-going list of prefix/suffix. Provide definition & examples (not from today's list of vocabulary).
- Vocabulary Worksheet. Distribute document (on paper, via Google classroom, etc.). Students follow instructions on document.
- Worksheet discussion. Use varied discussion strategies, i.e. Coop-learning, etc. Discuss with student s the process of locating & selecting sources, and definitions. Apply the definitions of the vocabulary list to the process of discovering the definitions. For example, "How reliable was the source you used to find the definition of reliable?" etc. etc.
Strategies for Diverse Learners
Provide a list of potential sources (web, print, personal) for low-achieving or at-risk students.
Assessment Plan
The worksheet should be complete with correct, standard definitions with listed sources. Students should engage in meaningful dialogue with others about the activity.
Authors
Cameron Hansen
SARAH HERRON
Michael Paxman