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Exploring Contemporary Tools to Inspire Contemporary Minds
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Prewriting and Research
Learning Outcomes/ Targets:
CC.1.4.9–10.T Develop writing planning skills CC.1.4.9–10.U Use technology to update writing projects
CC.1.4.9–10.V Conduct sustained research projects to solve a problem; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CC.1.4.9–10.W Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
CC.1.5.9–10.C Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
Checkpoints/ Formative Assessments:
-Initial discussion about researching, outlining, and MLA format based on example
-Research notes from guest speaker
-The Research Outline with the first credible source in MLA format complete with notes
-The completed Research Outline and Works Cited
Instructional Strategies for ALL Learners:
-ELA teacher will show students example essay outline with research notes and works cited
-Students will discuss in small groups what they recognize and don’t recognize from the example
-Small groups will share out with the class to create a class list of research/outlining ideas the students think they already know
-ELA teacher will provide students with a blank example essay outline that they can use for prewriting and organizing their initial drafts
-Librarian will come speak to students about using databases, Boolean phrasing, advanced google searches, and MLA format using a Research Cheat Sheet to add their own notes about the research as they see it in relation to their chosen inquiry (a solution to their chosen problem) from the previous lessons
-Students will sit with their career group to find one credible source each to take notes on that is relevant to their topic, and create an entry for their works cited in MLA format
-Once the first source is approved by the ELA teacher, the students will work to acquire at least two more before class the following day
-ELA teacher will model how to use notes from the research to organize the ideas into an outline
-Students will work independently to outline their paper to be approved by the ELA teacher before drafting can begin.
Explanation:
Before this, students will have created a group Works Cited from given resources, but will have little practice finding and evaluating the credibility and usefulness of resources on their own. this lesson or series of lessons will equip the students with the skills and scaffolded needed to begin finding information related to their chosen solution to the problem in their career field, and then begin outlining their essay based on the notes from the research. The next steps would be actually drafting the essay, finishing and editing it, and then peer editing it before the final submission.