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Researching Digital Sources, Part 1: Guided WebQuest Lesson PlanResearching Digital Sources, Part 1: Guided WebQuest Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2014
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Researching Digital Sources, Part 1: Guided WebQuest

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This Researching Digital Sources, Part 1: Guided WebQuest lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 4: Unit 2, Lesson 7 (.html)
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We are living in a technical world. Scholars learn how to examine digital resources for their research on DDT. They explore a list of websites using a Digital Resources on DDT sheet. Learners examine their research notebook to determine if they are missing or need to clarify any information.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

research reports, resources, essay questions

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Work with a technology/computer/library teacher to complete the activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson seven of 15 in Grade 6 ELA Module 4, Unit 2
  • Order of completion is important
  • Requires technology for modeling method for research (Internet, projector, etc.)

Pros

  • Includes a description of each website listed
  • Encourages pupils to closely look at the credibility of sources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.6.7 W.6.8

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