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A comprehensive 5-lesson project-based sequence for 5th Grade ESL students to master the research cycle, from questioning to final publication. Students develop academic English skills through searching, evaluating, and synthesizing information on a chosen topic.

The final stage where students review citations, credit images, and finalize their bibliography for presentation.

A two-page printable tracking graph set for students to color and record the number of Fry words read correctly. Page 1 provides a 10-round progress graph for mastering 100 words, while Page 2 provides a master graph tracking all 10 Fry word sets up to 1,000 words.

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.

Students synthesize their research notes into a cohesive draft, focusing on using attribution verbs and clear sentence structures.

A cumulative exit ticket for the "Search Superstars" sequence, assessing student mastery of keywords, Boolean operators, text features, and database usage.

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.

Synthesizes learning through case studies of intentional vs. accidental plagiarism and concludes with an academic integrity pledge.

Final assessment for the Search Strategy Academy unit, covering keywords, Boolean operators, database use, and snippet analysis.

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.

Teaches students how to compile individual citations into a cohesive, alphabetized reference list.