Focusing on setting descriptions, students practice freezing the action to build a detailed static mental picture. They will read a descriptive passage and complete a 'sensory checklist' to ensure their mental image is complete.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade ESL students focused on the ethics and mechanics of academic research. Students learn to distinguish between intellectual property and common knowledge, master the art of quoting and paraphrasing, and create simplified citations and bibliographies to maintain academic integrity.
Synthesizes learning through case studies of intentional vs. accidental plagiarism and concludes with an academic integrity pledge.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th Grade ESL students focused on developing academic English skills through paraphrasing and synthesizing information. Students progress from identifying main ideas to drafting complete summary reports using multiple sources and formal attribution.
Teaches students how to compile individual citations into a cohesive, alphabetized reference list.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade ESL students to develop media literacy and research skills. Students learn to distinguish author purpose, evaluate website credibility using the 5 W's, identify bias, and corroborate information across multiple sources.
Introduces the four core elements of a basic citation (Author, Title, Date, Source) and provides practice in locating this information.
