Whisper Challenge ELPAC Edition

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.

In this final project-based lesson, students synthesize their learning by creating a "Research Credits" poster. They select a topic of interest, find three sources, summarize key information, and produce a perfectly formatted Works Cited section.

A detailed student evidence log for the final podcast project, providing sections for analyzing intent, vocal forensics, and bias check.

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 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 guide for the final project where students select a podcast episode, analyze its intent and bias, and present their findings, including a checklist and a performance rubric.

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 the mechanics of in-text attribution, practicing how to introduce sources using "signal phrases" (e.g., 'According to...'). They understand how to bridge the gap between their own ideas and those of external experts.

Slides for the final project launch, introducing the media critic mission, criteria for analyzing podcasts, and methods for citing audio evidence.

Students engage in a 'shadowing' technique, repeating audio immediately after hearing it to internalize the rhythm and flow of connected speech. This active processing reinforces their ability to predict and process sound streams.

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.