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Idea-Noun Definition: Source Searching

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A great idea for showing language arts pupils the universality of themes, even in the real world! Have class members choose an idea-noun (peace, justice, war, love, etc.) at the beginning of the year or semester. They complete weekly reflections on a current event article dealing with that idea-noun and attempting to answer the essential question: How does this source change/support/influence your definition of your chosen noun? Remember to cover good research practices first.

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Media Literacy, literary themes, literary elements, evaluating sources, explanatory writing, informational texts, nonfiction, current events, news media

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explanatory writing, informational texts, media, news, nonfiction, themes, article, Research Process, evaluating sources, visual texts, current events, idea-nouns, digital information, ccss.ela-literacy.ri.11-12.7, ccss.ela-literacy.w.11-12.2, english language arts
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Year
2012

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