Submitted by: Corbin Wright, Tim Towslee, Jill Vick, Layne Nuckols, Lindsey Pantele, Taren Meekins, Stephanie Conta, Davonya Good
Collaborators: Angie Branyon, Jennifer Maddux
School: GAHS
Summary
In order to enrich the student’s study of To Kill a Mockingbird, a research project surrounding socio-cultural, historical, geographical, critical and biographical interpretations of the novel will be researched. The emphasis will be placed on teaching the research process and then using that process to produce a final product. The project was introduced after students read the book. During the first lesson, students were introduced to the research process and how to develop an annotated bibliography. The next 2 class periods centered around research. (This involved finding appropriate resources in books and online databases; as well as finding and evaluating websites for appropriateness and bias.) During the 4th lesson students began creating glogsters and/or prezi (using the technology tools website http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/techtooltutorials/ and their teacher/librarian for guidance) Students worked collaboratively to create a product that would be presented in the 5th and final class period. Students & teachers took notes on the information presented and an assessment was developed based on the information shared on presentation day. In addition to the presentation, students submitted their collaborative responses to their chosen research question and their annotated bibliography.
TIPC Ratings
Ideal/Target: Students selected various research materials to assemble, evaluate, and utilize information using appropriate digital tools. Using these tools and information, they applied the knowledge to authentic situations and accomplished real-world tasks.
Ideal/Target: Students worked in collaborative teams throughout this project to create an original work, answer a research based question, and create an annotated bibliography.
Ideal/Target: In collaborative groups, students chose multiple resources combined with prior research to answer open-ended questions and create new understandings of previous knowledge.
Developing: Students worked collaboratively to apply innovative thinking and creative research methods to create a visual representation of their research topic. Students were given a choice as to what web 2.0 tool they used to present their findings. Giving students some choice in the tool that they used would be an easy way to enhance this lesson.
Student Artifact
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- Lesson Plan
- Student Example (Annotated Bibliography)
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