A visual presentation for the 'Crack the Code' lesson, featuring a detective/secret agent theme. Includes instructional slides on topic vs. central idea, supporting details, and guided modeling steps.
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 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.
Students synthesize their research notes into a cohesive draft, focusing on using attribution verbs and clear sentence structures.
Final assessment for the Search Strategy Academy unit, covering keywords, Boolean operators, database use, and snippet analysis.
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.
