teaching research skills in grade 7-12 classrooms through technology
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Teaching Research Skills in Grade 7-12 Classrooms Through Technology. Presenters Melinda Grimm Western Illinois University Laura Kieran Drake University. Researching & Writing Informational Text. Common Core Standards Addressed: RIT:6.3 Analyze ideas in text - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Teaching Research Skills in Grade 7-12 Classrooms Through
TechnologyPresenters
Melinda Grimm Western Illinois University
Laura Kieran Drake University
Researching & Writing Informational Text
• Common Core Standards Addressed:– RIT:6.3 Analyze ideas in text– RIT:6.7 Integrate info from different
media or formats– W:6.7 Conduct short research projects to
answer a question, drawing on several sources & refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
– W:6.5 Process writing– W:6.6 Using tech to produce & publish– W:6.8 Gathering information
Steps for Teaching Researching to 4th-8th
students1. Analyze samples of
informational text form.a) Topics & detailsb) Organizationc) Beginning/Endingd) Techniques for style/voicee) Help adopt terms (academic
language)In print or Encyclopaedia
Britannica
Academic Language Academic language is:
the language used in the classroom and workplace
the language of text the language assessments the language of academic success the language of power
Examples: Draft Polish Source Narrow down Revise Notes Introduction
Steps for Teaching Researching to 4th-8th
students2. Choose and narrow down a
topic. (mini-lesson opportunity)3. Create a list of possible
research questions. (# related to age group)
Essay Writing Guide – types of verbsReadNRespond- Levels of questions
4. Consider audience, purpose, form & time
A Few Words About …….. Audience – Who will read this? Purpose – Are you writing to entertain?
To inform? To persuade? As important as setting purpose to read – in fact, often influences decision about form
Form/genre – a report? a story? A letter? A poem? An essay? A journal?
Time – How much time does the writer have to create the document? What is the timeline? Most likely determines the length and depth
Steps for Teaching Researching to 4th-8th
students5. Gathering sources and
information
6. Recording information (data charts, note cards, other organizational options) and identify sources
Write 2 Lite – good for notes (lined)
Easy Writer Lite - good for notes (unlined)
Tools4Students- Graphic organizers
(Great opportunity for discussion of plagiarism)
Steps for Teaching Researching to 4th-8th
students7. Composing/revising/editing
Develop and organize notes (outline, chart, etc.) and draft paper
Hint: draft only body first8. Cite sources - synthesis of
sources Teach in-text citations &
bibliographyEasyBib for iPad = freeEasy APA Referencing -$1.99Easy MLA Referencing -$1.99
Steps for Teaching Researching to 4th-8th
students9. Add intro & endingIntroduction - Announces topic, Catches
interest, Preview Transitions - Words /expressions that move
reader smoothly from one idea to the next
ConclusionRestate main ideas/thesis- reminds
reader
Hints: -Look at examples in print-No new information
-Often easier to write in revision stage
Steps for Teaching Researching to 4th-8th
students10. Revise: Utilize revising checklist
for rough draft & final draft, revise based on personal and external feedback- have others read to suggest revisions
Hint: Read revised paper aloud to
make sure paper flows smoothly & is free of major errors
Steps for Teaching Researching to 4th-8th
students11. Edit, Polish, and Publish: Utilize editing checklist
Have others read and edit paper.
Write 2 Lite – good for notes (lined)
Easy Writer Lite - good for notes (unlined)
Tools4Students- Graphic organizers
12. Polish and Publish:Notebook Free CafeBook SelfPub
Thank You for your Attendance!~~~~~~~~Contact info:
Melinda Grimm [email protected]
Laura Kieran [email protected]