Vocabulary Power-Up

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.

Students create a mini-research poster on a topic of their choice. They apply their knowledge by including three facts and a correctly formatted, alphabetized bibliography with at least three sources. The lesson includes a gallery walk for peer feedback.

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 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.

In this culminating activity, students solve a series of puzzles where the clues are delivered via audio recordings. Success depends on synthesizing sequence markers, spatial details, and specific vocabulary.

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 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.

Students learn how to organize individual citations into a list, emphasizing alphabetical order. They practice formatting a simple bibliography page using citations generated in previous lessons. This prepares them for the final structural requirement of research papers.

A certificate of completion (Digital Detective Badge) for students who have finished the sequence. Features a professional agency-style design with space for student name and date.

Students engage in a timed simulation that combines pacing, skipping, and anxiety management strategies. Afterwards, they debrief on which strategies helped them feel calm and finish on time.