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Note-Taking: K.I.S.S. "Keep It Short and Simple" Lesson PlanNote-Taking: K.I.S.S. "Keep It Short and Simple" Lesson Plan
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Note-Taking: K.I.S.S. "Keep It Short and Simple"

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Note-taking is an essential study skill, and it needs to be taught! In the context of a research project on energy sources, learners find multiple sources, evaluating, paraphrasing, and citing them correctly. Two lists with note-taking guidelines are attached. Consider joining them into one presentation with more color and engagement for your class. Model research using the essential questions. Groups write a persuasive essay on a specific energy source. This will need more scaffolding for some of your learners. 

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multiple sources, Research, Persuasive Writing, persuasion, persuasive arguments, energy sources, energy

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energy sources, Informational Text, Persuasive Writing, research project, multiple sources, Note-Taking Guides, Bibliography, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Modeling
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Projection
Year
2011

Common Core

RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RI.5.7 RI.5.9 W.5.1.a W.5.2.a W.5.4 W.5.7 W.5.8 SL.5.3 SL.5.5

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