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 Overview of Research Sources of Information

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Essential Question:

  • How can learning how to do research impact all areas of our lives?
Objectives:
  • Students will be able to access the MACHS Library online catalog and its features.
  • Students will be able to locate print and electronic sources using the catalog.
  • Students will be able to search sources using LAUSD's Digital Library databases.
  • Students will be able to broaden or narrow the scope of a search. 

Language Objectives:

  • Students will be able to find basic bibliographical information for their sources.
Standards:
 
Commom Core Standards:
CSS W.8.0: Gather information from multiple and authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively.
ISTE Standards:
3a: Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuit.

Model School Library Standards:
1.4: Retrieve information in a timely, safe, and responsible manner.

Vocabulary:

Citation
Source
Database

Accurate 
Reliable

The Lesson:

  • Welcome
  • Library Expectations
  • Hook (15 min)
    • Quickwrite: When given a research assignment, where do you go for information? Be honest! 
    • With a table partner, students will share their answer 
    • Volunteers will read their reply  
    • As a whole group, the class will discuss the answers 
  • Through (30 min)
  • Review of TRAILS Results: General Observations
  • Using TRAILS Results to Guide Instruction
    • Big6™ Step 2: Information Seeking Strategies
    • Big6™ Step 3: Location and Access
  • Where to Go When You Need Accurate and Reliable Information (Google Slides)
  • TL will model the process of locating information using MACHS Library OPAC (print), MACHS Library WebPath Express (websites), and LAUSD's Digital Library (databases)
    • Guided Notes
      • The graphic organizer will help students take notes of the most important elements of the presentation 
      • Guided Notes will be used once students have to do research on the topic of the day
    • Collaborative Work:
      • Students will be asked to complete a research task based on information from the presentation
        • Groups of 2-3
        • Groups will be given an index card with a general topic
        • Students will locate one book (MACHS Library OPAC), one website (MACHS Library Webpath Express), and one database article (LAUSD's Digital Library)
        • Students will record bibliographical information for each source (Bibligraphical Information graphic organizer)
  • Assessment: Bibliographical Information graphic organizer
    • Is the graphic organizer completed?
    • Do the three sources provide accurate, reliable information about the topic?
    • Is the required bibliographical information present for all three sources?
Materials:
Where to Go When You Need Accurate and Reliable Information (Google Slides)
Guided Notes Graphic Organizer
Bibliographical Information Graphic Organizer

Technology:

MACHS Library website
LAUSD's Digital Library
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