Ohio Standards Connections:


Reading Applications: Informational, Technical and Persuasive Text

D. Explain and analyze how an author appeals to an audience and develops an argument or viewpoint in text.

E. Utilize multiple sources pertaining to a singular topic to critique the various ways authors develop their ideas (e.g., treatment, scope and organization).

 

Writing Processes

A. Formulate writing ideas and identify a topic appropriate to the purpose and audience.

 

Research

A.     Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.

B.     Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources.

 

 

Lesson Summary:

Students will determine credibility of resource information through exploration and evaluation of mock and high-quality Web sites.


Estimated Duration:

One 90-minute block

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commentary:  Students will have previously experienced instruction, practice, and assessment in MLA citation format and online journaling.


Pre-Assessment:

Whole class discussion on the term “credible”

Scoring Guidelines:

Think-Pair-Share Peer Discussion

 Ongoing Assessment:

Observation and formative questioning

Post-Assessment:

Online journal rubric

Scoring Guidelines:

          

Rubric


Instructional Procedures:

1.      Media Specialist will present mock source.

2.      Students will discuss validity.

3.      Teacher will model evaluation process for electronic resources.

4.      Students will explore various Web sites and Infohio databases.


Differentiated Instructional Support

·        Students will be paired during explorations in multi-functioning groups.

·        Students will be able to view other postings online to get support and ideas for journaling process.


Extension

 

Students will explore credibility in daily life, such as news media


Homework Options and Home Connections

Students will find one credible and one non-credible Web resource and journal about authenticity on online classroom forum.


Interdisciplinary Connections

Through extensions and other academic subjects, students can apply skills learned to research topics.


Materials and Resources:

For teachers

·        Mock Web site

·        Online journal rubric

·        Web site evaluation overhead

For students

·        Credible and non-credible Web resources

·        Web site evaluation form

·        Online journal rubric

·        Access to Internet via open computer lab time

·        Access to online journaling site


Key Vocabulary

Novice, citation, bibliography, credibility, online databases, electronic resources, inference, documentation, evaluation


Technology Connections

Internet sources, online journaling


Research Connections

ODE Content Standards for Language Arts and Guidelines for Effective School Libraries


General Tips

Record observations and suggested modifications to facilitate instruction and student learning in the lesson.


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