The Hunt for Factual Literature (A Non-Fiction Treasure
Hunt) 7th
English Language Arts
Description of Learning Goals, Standards, Objectives CC/GPSs:
ELACC6W8: Gather relevant information from multiple
print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. ELACC6W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
National Technology Standards:
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks d. Process data and report results
Long-Term Learning Goal or Outcome:
Students will learn general facts about non-fiction
literature. Students will also be able to read through gathered information and be able to answer questions in their own words based off of the information provided for them. Plagiarism is introduced through the expectations of students answering questions in their own words.
ABCD Objectives or Outcomes:
Sixth grade students are just beginning to use technology
for educational research purposes. Because of their lack of research knowledge, they are guided to the information that is needed for the completion of the scavenger hunt. They will provide the answers in a simple question and
answer format for they have yet learned to form and
organize an appropriate research paper. Some students may find the task difficult with the requirement of depicting important information from fluff. Most students will need guidance in answering the questions in their own words versus copy and paste. Description of Assessment Assessment Plan:
The teacher will assess the students understanding of the
assignment by receiving the correct answers from the provided information. The teacher will also be able to assess the understanding of the content through the students own words in their response to questions although the answers are provided.
Description of Activities with Technology and Materials
Activity Design:
Class Starter and Lesson Connection:
Teacher and Student Activities:
Students will receive a worksheet paper
including 5-10 questions with web links provided. The student will follow directions by going to the links, reading through the web page in search of the answer to the question provided for that particular link. Students will respond in their own words with the answer. This activity may be done in pairs. Have you ever read a nonfiction story? How did you know it was nonfiction?
Teacher will lead a discussion in the
classroom on what the class think a nonfiction story is. Teacher will write down the class idea(s) of what a nonfiction is and post it in the classroom until the end of the unit. With this the teacher and students will be able to compare what they thought a nonfiction is to what they know a nonfiction is.
Teacher may ask for any examples of
what a nonfiction story may be. (Technology Connection):
Students perform worksheet activity
while the teacher monitors and assist Internet access. This activity may be done in pairs. Answers are reviewed as a class. Teacher introduces the book The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and passes out individual copies to each student.
Materials and Resources:
Materials needed in this lesson are:
Computers/Computer Lab Microsoft Word Worksheet provided by teacher