TN English IV
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Language Arts Curriculum Standards 3005 - English IV	Internet Resources
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment) 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.10 | 4.11 | 4.12 | 4.13 | 4.14 | 4.15 | 4.16
Focus on a complex topic that is sufficiently narrow to examine in depth and that has adequate information available. 3005.4.1	Choosing and Narrowing Topics - ideas for developing focused writing General Strategies for Narrowing Topics - Helping Students Narrow a Topic - three topics to select Suggested Sequence Exercises Suggested Readings How to Narrow a Research Topic - [9 slides] This short show shows ways to narrow a topic using Eating Disorders as an example. How to Narrow a Topic - Homework Tree includes suggestions and examples How to Narrow (or Broaden) Your Topic - tips from the UCLA library Information Elimination - Students model, instruct, and practice narrowing a topic for expository writing. Narrow Your Research Topic - tips on how to know if your topic is too broad Narrowing a Research Topic - four strategies are suggested - more than one strategy can be used to narrow the same topic Research Survival Guide - how to identify keywords to search your topic and the types of information sources you can use for your topic Search Methods: Narrow a Topic - Finding too much information on a particular topic is a good sign your topic is too vague. Ways to Narrow Down a Topic - suggestions for narrowing a topic, including the SOCRAPR method
Take and organize notes on relevant knowledge, identifying multiple perspectives and areas for research. 3005.4.2	An Introduction to Research - research a famous historical person using three sources of information (book, encyclopedia, and Internet); handouts and resources available for printing. Fact Fragment Frenzy - interactive tool that models finding facts in nonfiction text How to Take Research Notes - tips and techniques from eHow Making Note Cards - visual example of how to make a note card Making Source Cards - examples citing from books and magazines Note-take effectively - things to keep in mind while taking notes [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Note Taking - transfer information from highlighted articles to note cards Note-Taking - rules for note-taking Note-taking - Note-taking is considered by some to be the heart of the research process. There are many ways in which this can be done Notetaker from Read/Write/Think - Useful for a wide variety of reading and writing activities, this outlining tool allows students to organize up to five levels of information. Student Interactive from Read/Write/Think On Taking Notes While Reading - collect, organize, and store information that is relevant to your essay or research project. Online Citation Wizard - CSE style only Ready Reference and Library-Related Resources - from Kathy Schrock's site Reference Search - search engine with many reference sources to select from. Reference Search Quiz - Read each question. Choose the best answer by clicking in the circle. Referencing Guidelines - Referencing is a standardized method of acknowledging the sources of information and ideas you have used in any written work; examples of various types given. Research Note Cards - 10 Tips for Taking Notes Study Skills-Taking notes - Taking notes helps make your learning active. [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Take Notes - students evaluate what items should be included in the opening paragraph of a news story Taking notes from a textbook - suggestions for taking notes from texts
Focus on relevant data that are complex and theoretical, as well as factual. 3005.4.3	Critical Evaluation of Resources - In the research process you will encounter many types of resources including books, articles and web sites. But not everything you find on your topic will be suitable. How do you make sense of what is out there and evaluate its authority and appropriateness for your research? Determining Relevancy - help students understand the practice and value of evaluating information for relevancy to their research question Electronic Resources - activity requiring students to use sources to find information before taking a short quiz Electronic Text - requires students to use sources to find information before taking a short quiz Highlighting Relevant Information - teach students how to find and highlight the relevant information that answers their research question How do we know what we know? - analyzing primary sources - lesson plan; analyze a picture of a Powhatan object shown on the John Smith map in order to learn more about Powhatan Indian life Primary Source Documents - over two dozen links to primary source documents on the web Primary Sources on the Web - list of web sites containing primary source materials Primary Source & Archived Collections Projects - projects use 'real-time' data from government and commercial databases Primary and Secondary Sources - Primary sources such as letters, diaries, photographs, maps and artifacts provide students with authentic materials from the past. By looking closely for details, students can draw conclusions about the items and formulate their own hypotheses about the time period(s) during which they were created
Reference relevant primary, secondary, and tertiary sources, demonstrating a systematic search of resources that are recent and important and are written by authorities to a well-informed audience. 3005.4.4	Critical Evaluation of Resources - In the research process you will encounter many types of resources including books, articles and web sites. But not everything you find on your topic will be suitable. How do you make sense of what is out there and evaluate its authority and appropriateness for your research? Determining Relevancy - help students understand the practice and value of evaluating information for relevancy to their research question Electronic Resources - activity requiring students to use sources to find information before taking a short quiz Electronic Text - requires students to use sources to find information before taking a short quiz Highlighting Relevant Information - teach students how to find and highlight the relevant information that answers their research question How do we know what we know? - analyzing primary sources - lesson plan; analyze a picture of a Powhatan object shown on the John Smith map in order to learn more about Powhatan Indian life Primary Source Documents - over two dozen links to primary source documents on the web Primary Sources on the Web - list of web sites containing primary source materials Primary Source & Archived Collections Projects - projects use 'real-time' data from government and commercial databases Primary and Secondary Sources - Primary sources such as letters, diaries, photographs, maps and artifacts provide students with authentic materials from the past. By looking closely for details, students can draw conclusions about the items and formulate their own hypotheses about the time period(s) during which they were created
Select reliable resources using appropriate criteria and avoiding the overuse of any one source. 3005.4.5	The ABC's of Web Site Evaluation (presented by Kathy Schrock) - Evaluation of Web sites is an important skill to learn in this age of digital and information literacy. Students and teachers need practice in critically examining sites to determine authority, authenticity, and applicability to purpose. This site provides that practice. Critical Evaluation of Resources - In the research process you will encounter many types of resources including books, articles and web sites. But not everything you find on your topic will be suitable. How do you make sense of what is out there and evaluate its authority and appropriateness for your research? Critically Analyzing Information Sources - the emphasis here is on print sources Evaluation of information sources - This page contains pointers to criteria for evaluating information resources, particularly those on the Internet. Evaluating Information Found on the Internet - a thoughtful guide to evaluating web and other Internet resources Evaluation of information sources from the web - critically evaluate a Web page for authenticity, applicability, authorship, bias, and usability Evaluating Internet Research Sources - scroll near the bottom of the page to find a Checklist for Research Source Evaluation Evaluating Web Pages - Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically Quality Information Check List -a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet. Teaching Zack to think (from Alan November) - it is essential that students learn how to validate information. TV News Magazines and the Credibility Issue: The Scope of the Problem - article about reliability.
Collect evidence in varied ways to answer the research question (e.g., gathering relevant, reasons, examples, and facts; defining key terms; setting up comparisons; analyzing relationships such as cause and effect). 3005.4.6	Fact Fragment Frenzy - Practice taking notes by dragging facts about each of the five animals sections onto the note pad [drag one word at a time] Note Taking - transfer information from highlighted articles to note cards Primary Source Documents - over two dozen links to primary source documents on the web Primary Sources on the Web - list of web sites containing primary source materials Primary Source & Archived Collections Projects - projects use 'real-time' data from government and commercial databases Primary and Secondary Sources - Primary sources such as letters, diaries, photographs, maps and artifacts provide students with authentic materials from the past. By looking closely for details, students can draw conclusions about the items and formulate their own hypotheses about the time period(s) during which they were created Take Notes - students evaluate what items should be included in the opening paragraph of a news story
Craft an introductory section including the limits of a research question, the perspective of the paper, a definition of terms, and a statement of the thesis. 3005.4.7	Compose a Thesis Statement - Now that you have decided, at least tentatively, what information you plan to present in your essay, you are ready to write your thesis statement. Different Types of Paragraphs in an Essay - exercise 4.1 - Identify each sentence as belonging to an introductory, body or concluding paragraph. Different Types of Paragraphs in an Essay - exercise 4.2 - Read an introductory paragraph and identify the (1) thesis statement, (2) context for the essay and (3) limitation of the essay to a particular area. Guide to Introductions - examples of good and poor introductions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Introductions - explains the functions of introductions, and offers strategies for writing effective ones Take Notes - students evaluate what items should be included in the opening paragraph of a news story Tips for Writing Effective Introductions - eight suggestions Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements - from the OWL at Purdue A Thesis Statement - brief outline of what to look for and how to create one Thesis Statement - [from LEO] "a thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject" Thesis Statements - How to write a thesis statement Thesis Statements - What the heck is a thesis, and why do I need one? Thesis Builder - helps build a thesis from a topic Trailblazing Introductions (6 - 8) develop a sense of beginning by using strong leads Write a Thesis Statement - [from Cliffs Notes] includes a "magic working thesis equation" Writing an Introduction - examples and tips Writing Effective Introduction - three page document to print
Maintain coherence through the consistent and effective use of connective transitions. 3005.4.8	A chart of the transitional devices - also called conjunctive adverbs or adverbial conjunctions Making an Argument: Effective use of Transition Words - "explore and understand the use of transition words in context and write their own persuasive essay using transition words" Transitional Devices (Connecting Words) - Brought to you by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab Transitional Devices - transitional guides are connectives (symbols,words, phrases; sometimes whole sentences and paragraphs) that make possible a smooth "passing over" from one idea to the next. Using Transitions by Ruth Luman - Interactive PowerPoint show [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] Using Transitions - Gap-fill exercise Writing Academic Essays - transition words
Create an effective organizing structure based on complex research information, sometimes using multiple organizing structures within the essay. 3005.4.9	Cause and Effect Activities and Quizzes - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Cause and Effect Diagrams - Lesson showing how to think through causes of a problem Cause and Effect Lesson - explore some cause and effect situations using graphic organizers Cause-and-Effect Writing Challenges Students - The cause-and-effect relationship is both a way of thinking and a format for writing. Teachers who emphasize cause-and-effect writing say that they are helping students learn to think critically as well as write cogently. Read what three experienced teachers have to say about this teaching approach, which can be used with students of all ages. This is an article from Education World magazine. Compare and Contrast Activities - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Compare and Contrast Lesson Plans - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Developing and Ordering Paragraphs - unit on various types of paragraphs with examples and how to order and organize information Developing Unified and Coherent Paragraphs - discusses three of the most common types of paragraph structure: development by detail, comparison and contrast, and process. Making The Relationship Explicit Between Your Ideas - from UniLearning - Academic Writing
Craft an effective conclusion, answering the research question, explaining the significance of the research findings, making appropriate recommendations, and suggesting future research needs. 3005.4.10	5 Effective Strategies to Conclude a Speech - Speech conclusion tutorial including strategies and speech topics for an effective way to conclude your public speaking speech Developing a Strong Conclusion - ideas for concluding a speech Effective conclusions are critical to an effective presentation - ideas for concluding a speech [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Ending the Essay: Conclusions - suggestions Effective Conclusions - article with ideas for concluding a speech Helpful Hints for Presenters - [16 slides] many good suggestions can be found in this PowerPoint show by Silvi Marina Plan Your Conclusion - four major components to a good conclusion Strategies for Writing a Conclusion - suggestions and examples Writing a Conclusion - tips and examples
Skillfully acknowledge source material (create a reliable bibliography or list of works cited and/or works consulted). 3005.4.11	An Introduction to Research - research a famous historical person using three sources of information (book, encyclopedia, and Internet); handouts and resources available for printing. Fact Fragment Frenzy - interactive tool that models finding facts in nonfiction text How to Take Research Notes - tips and techniques from eHow Making Note Cards - visual example of how to make a note card Making Source Cards - examples citing from books and magazines Note-take effectively - things to keep in mind while taking notes [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Note Taking - transfer information from highlighted articles to note cards Note-Taking - rules for note-taking Note-taking - Note-taking is considered by some to be the heart of the research process. There are many ways in which this can be done Notetaker from Read/Write/Think - Useful for a wide variety of reading and writing activities, this outlining tool allows students to organize up to five levels of information. Student Interactive from Read/Write/Think On Taking Notes While Reading - collect, organize, and store information that is relevant to your essay or research project. Online Citation Wizard - CSE style only Ready Reference and Library-Related Resources - from Kathy Schrock's site Reference Search - search engine with many reference sources to select from. Reference Search Quiz - Read each question. Choose the best answer by clicking in the circle. Referencing Guidelines - Referencing is a standardized method of acknowledging the sources of information and ideas you have used in any written work; examples of various types given. Research Note Cards - 10 Tips for Taking Notes Study Skills-Taking notes - Taking notes helps make your learning active. [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Take Notes - students evaluate what items should be included in the opening paragraph of a news story Taking notes from a textbook - suggestions for taking notes from texts
Cite sources using a standard format appropriate to the discipline (e.g., MLA, APA), with a high degree of accuracy. 3005.4.12	Bibme - fully automatic bibliography maker that auto-fills. It's the easiest way to build a works cited page. Citation Machine - an interactive Web tool designed to assist teachers in modeling the proper use of information property (Students are welcome to use this as well) Citing Sources - Guide to Library Research - Documentation Guidelines: Citing Sources Within Your Paper MLA-Style Bibliography Builder - Choose a form, fill it out, and push the button... you will get an individual entry for a "Works Cited" page, which you may then copy and paste into your word processor. MLA, APA, AAA, Chicago (Turabian) Citation Guide - from North Seattle Community College Library Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format from the Online Writing Laboratory (OWL) at Purdue. Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format from the Online Writing Laboratory (OWL) at Purdue. [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
Skillfully and strategically quote, paraphrase, or summarize text, ideas, or other information taken from print or other electronic sources. 3005.4.13	Exploring Plagiarism, Copyright, and Paraphrasing - a lesson which helps students understand copyright, fair use, and plagiarism by focusing on why students should avoid plagiarism and exploring strategies that respect copyright and fair use. Paraphrase: Write it in your Own Words - suggestions including making a distinction between paraphrasing and plagiarizing Paraphrase Craze - Well thought out lesson with lots of chances to practice. If you want to get rid of the horrible background in IE go to Tools, Internet Options, click on Accessibility at the bottom of the General tab and click Ingore Colors. Ahhh, much better. Paraphrase Practice Worksheet - two paragraphs to read and paraphrase on paper Paraphrase Self Test - Type something in the first box as the base text. Next type your paraphrase of the first text. As you type you will see an evaluation below the second box indicating overlapping language Paraphrase: Write it in Your Own Words - six steps to effective paraphrasing plus some examples of good (and bad) paraphrasing Paraphrasing - instructions on how to paraphrase; good beginning lesson Paraphrasing - after choosing the best paraphrase, click on the button to check your answer Paraphrasing Activity - read a passage, read two paraphrases of the passage, and then answer questions Paraphrasing Exercise - [not interactive] five paragraphs to read and paraphrase on your own paper [Possible Answers here] Paraphrasing Practice - a six slide show - one at a time show the slides and allow students time to paraphrase. Note to teacher: Allow students time to read the slide carefully and then press the B key to black out your screen. Press B one more time to get back to the show. Paraphrasing Practice - suggestions on how to paraphrase followed by a paragraph to read and paraphrase on paper Paraphrasing & Summarizing Exercise - compare correct and incorrect ways Paraphrasing Topic Sentences - read a passage and then decide which statement best paraphrases the topic sentence Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing - intended to help students become more comfortable with the uses of and distinctions among quotations, paraphrases, and summaries Scaling Back to Essentials: Scaffolding Summarization With Fishbone Mapping -complete fishbone maps that highlight the main ideas and relevant details from a cause-effect text; lesson plan [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Self Test: Identifying and Avoiding Plagiarism - excellent examples and tests of the right way to quote, paraphrase and summarize Summarizing - interactive lesson and exercise 'Summarising' worksheets - worksheets to print and answer keys Summary vs. Critique - explanation of what each does and does not do Using Paraphrases - "A paraphrase is an indirect quotation" from Literacy Education Online (LEO)
Accurately and skillfully embed graphics and quotations, when appropriate. 3005.4.14	Cause and Effect Chain - graphic organizer [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Concept Maps Explained - Concept maps and story webs are visual ways to structure ideas. (sample included Copyright in an Electronic Environment - Fair Use Guidelines for Multimedia Creating a Multimedia Presentation - Follow the steps to make your multimedia presentation Five main types of organizers - links showing examples of many types Graphic Organizers - from Enchanted Learning Graphic Organizers from Education Place Helpful Hints for Presenters - [16 slides] many good suggestions can be found in this PowerPoint show by Silvi Marina Index of Graphic Organizers - from Inspiration Multimedia Presentation Checklist - adaptable for middle school students; a customized checklist that you can print out Photo Analysis Guide - how to analyze photo elements Short Story Elements - five question multiple-choice quiz Ten Tips for PowerPoint Slide Shows - create and deliver visual aids that complement and reinforce your message. Twelve Tips for Creating a Better PowerPoint Slide Show - produced by the Communications & Information Technology department at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Use a consistent and effective format, including a title, an abstract, a contents page, numbered pages, and a bibliography. 3005.4.15	Bibme - fully automatic bibliography maker that auto-fills. It's the easiest way to build a works cited page. Captions Help Tell the Story - look at three pictures and try to determine which caption fits best Citation Machine - an interactive Web tool designed to assist teachers in modeling the proper use of information property (Students are welcome to use this as well) Citing Sources - Guide to Library Research - Documentation Guidelines: Citing Sources Within Your Paper Headings - lesson and exercise MLA-Style Bibliography Builder - Choose a form, fill it out, and push the button... you will get an individual entry for a "Works Cited" page, which you may then copy and paste into your word processor. MLA, APA, AAA, Chicago (Turabian) Citation Guide - from North Seattle Community College Library Modifying The Notes Formatting - information on formatting end notes and foot notes MS Word - Formatting - guide to using MS Word formatting MS Word - Inserting and Formatting Footnotes and Endnotes in Word 2007 - guided directions Reading Headlines - students read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about Using a Table of Contents - a sample table is given with four questions to answer Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format from the Online Writing Laboratory (OWL) at Purdue. Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format from the Online Writing Laboratory (OWL) at Purdue. [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
Use graphics and illustrative material effectively to support and enhance research ideas. 3005.4.16	Cause and Effect Chain - graphic organizer [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Concept Maps Explained - Concept maps and story webs are visual ways to structure ideas. (sample included Copyright in an Electronic Environment - Fair Use Guidelines for Multimedia Creating a Multimedia Presentation - Follow the steps to make your multimedia presentation Five main types of organizers - links showing examples of many types Graphic Organizers - from Enchanted Learning Graphic Organizers from Education Place Helpful Hints for Presenters - [16 slides] many good suggestions can be found in this PowerPoint show by Silvi Marina Index of Graphic Organizers - from Inspiration Multimedia Presentation Checklist - adaptable for middle school students; a customized checklist that you can print out Photo Analysis Guide - how to analyze photo elements Short Story Elements - five question multiple-choice quiz Ten Tips for PowerPoint Slide Shows - create and deliver visual aids that complement and reinforce your message. Twelve Tips for Creating a Better PowerPoint Slide Show - produced by the Communications & Information Technology department at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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