Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Learning Objectives:

• What is the best way to evaluate sources based on authority, accuracy, credibility, timeliness, and purpose/audience?
• How do I distinguish between primary and secondary sources?
• How do I evaluate an Internet website's content and identity to determine appropriate internet sources for research.

UIL

Opening:
1. Logon to SBD 2.6

Opening:

1. Review Primary and Secondary Sources

• Discuss #7

2. Discuss .org, .gov, .edu, .com,  and .net websites.

• Respond to #8 in SBD.

Work Period:3. Discuss "Evaluating Sources" 

4. Review/Explore the graphic organizer at the bottom of the activity.

You will visit TWO sites listed below.

5. Think through the YES/NO Questions as you Visit two of the following sites: 

1. http://www.kidsites.com/

2. http://gws.ala.org/

3. http://www.exploratorium.edu/

4. http://www.kids.net.au/
5. https://kids.usa.gov/

6. Respond to #10 after you've evaluated TWO sites.

7. Read through "Searching for Sources"

8. Think through and answer #11: How might you choose a good site for your research?

9. Respond to #12 - open another tab and experiment in google to see what SEARCH TERMS give you the best results.

Closing:
10.  Take15 minutes: Based on your search criteria, pick a website and evaluate it on the table (#13).

• Stick to ONE site.
• If you finish one site, then go on to a second site.

11. Complete the Check Your Understanding paragraph.

Closing:
Revising for Precise Language and Formal Style
12. Review the way to be more precise and formal 

• Apply that knowledge to your paragraph.