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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
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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 • 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 students Analyze samples of informational text form. Topics & details Organization Beginning/Ending Techniques for style/voice 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 students 2. 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 verbs ReadNRespond- 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 students 5. 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 students 7. Composing/revising/editing Develop and organize notes (outline, chart, etc.) and draft paper Hint: draft only body first 8. Cite sources - synthesis of sources Teach in-text citations & bibliography EasyBib for iPad = free Easy APA Referencing -$1.99 Easy MLA Referencing -$1.99
Steps for Teaching Researching to 4th-8th students 9. Add intro & ending Introduction - Announces topic, Catches interest, Preview Transitions - Words /expressions that move reader smoothly from one idea to the next Conclusion Restate 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 students 10. 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 students 11. 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 CafeBookSelfPub
Thank You for your Attendance!~~~~~~~~Contact info:Melinda Grimm -mj-grimm@wiu.eduLaura Kieran -laura.kieran@drake.edu