Source Sleuths

A comprehensive sequence for 8th-grade ESL students to master information literacy. Students progress from identifying bias and evaluating source credibility to performing advanced searches and ethically synthesizing research with proper MLA citations.

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Truth Trackers Research Sequence

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.

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Truth Tracker Pledge Lesson

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

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Rhetorical Anatomy Answer Key

Answer key for the Rhetorical Anatomy worksheet, providing the subtext and implied meaning for the final project's persuasive speech analysis.

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Info Architects Synthesis Sequence

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.

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Final Credits Lesson

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

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Search Strategist Exit Ticket

Search Strategist Exit Ticket

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

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Rhetorical Anatomy Worksheet

Rhetorical Anatomy Worksheet

A rhetorical analysis log for graduate students to deconstruct persuasive speeches by mapping tonal journeys, identifying strategic pauses, and evaluating effectiveness.

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Digital Detective Badge Certificate

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.

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