Idea-Noun Definition: Source Searching
Created By:
Julie Cook
Title/Role:
Teacher Librarian
Organization/School Name:
Buhach Colony High School
Location:
California
Grade Level:
11, 12 Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Flexible Collaboration Continuum:
Moderate Content Area:
Social studies Content Topic:
Current Events Scenario:
At the beginning of the school year, current events students select an idea-noun (peace, justice, war, love, etc.) as the focus of their year. They complete weekly summary/reflections on a current event of their choice to keep in a class portfolio. All reflections should relate to their idea-noun focus. Library lessons preceding this lesson focused on selecting an idea-noun (see idea-noun organizer for reference), evaluation of credibility, and in-text citations & works cited pages. Library lessons following this lesson include: source sheets, alternatives to PowerPoint, MLA formatting, and project finalization. Classroom teacher and teacher librarian work closely throughout the unit and meet to disseminate data and plan for next year's project. Overview:
This lesson is designed to teach students the location and how to access their sources. This lesson falls under step three in the Big6 Research Process. Students will review the various sources available to them and the specifics for access and searching within those sources. Students will find three sources related to their research task (selected idea-noun) and cite them correctly. Essential Question: How does this source change/support/influence your definition of _____ (student's idea-noun focus)? Final Product:
The final product of this lesson is three sources related to the students' noun of choice with correct citations.
The final product for the unit is an essay that provides a current and student generated definition of their idea-noun and an electronic visual (Glogster, Prezi, Photostory, Adobe portfolio, etc.). Library Lesson:
The students will locate and access two print sources and one image source using Follett Destiny and site Databases.
The students will create one correctly formatted works cited entry for each source. Estimated Lesson Time:
45 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes Strategies for differentiation:
English learners and students with disabilities can use the text magnification, listen, or translate options within the databases. Additionally, paraprofessionals are on hand for assistance with integrated resource students. Additional support and modifications to be decided between the CT and TL.