Detectives organize their evidence into word families and categories to discover that even rule-breaking words often share patterns.
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.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th Grade ESL students focused on the mechanics of finding information. Students move from basic keyword generation to using Boolean operators, navigating text features, utilizing academic databases, and refining failed searches to become efficient digital researchers.
Students learn the mechanical and logical differences between direct quotes and paraphrasing, focusing on when to use each.
A comprehensive workshop-style unit for 6th Grade ESL students focused on the linguistic mechanics of paraphrasing and synthesizing information. Students move from identifying core concepts to orally retelling information, transforming individual sentences, and finally weaving multiple sources into a single coherent paragraph without plagiarizing.
Students participate in a university-style mini-lecture simulation. They apply all learned strategies—signpost identification, Cornell note-taking, and synthesis—to capture information and complete a formal assessment.
A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd-grade ESL students to learn the basics of source credibility and fact-checking through the lens of 'Information Detectives'. Students learn to distinguish fact from fiction, identify authors, recognize advertisements, and cross-check information.
Students explore the concept of intellectual property through physical analogies and define plagiarism in an academic context.
