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Research Cycle Activities Chart
ASIJ Student Learning Outcome
“Literate individuals who access, analyze and present information using diverse resources”

Research Steps

 

3. Selecting
Identify information needed within a resource.
Select information and take notes in your own words.

 

Activities

 

· Model scanning information for text clues and picture clues.
· Guide students in locating resources.
· Review key words and phrases which can be used to identify important information on chosen topic.
· Model note taking process to students.
· Students will create their own notes using their keywords and phrases on note cards or the computer

Computers

 

· Search Engines: Hierarchal and Directory search engines (Yahooligans, Kidsclick, Google)
· Keyword Strategy
· Synonyms, Board search words, narrow search words
· Text and Picture clue strategy
· Microsoft Word
· Kidspiration/Inspiration
· Scanning for text clues, using word highlighter.
Microsoft Word Outliner

Library

· Use the table of contents and indexes in books.
· Scan for information.
· Carefully read information and take notes.
· Read charts and examine pictures and captions.
· Identify visuals for possible scanning.
· Compare book resources to internet resources and examine for bias and contradictory information.
· Compile a bibliography in correct format

 

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 March, 2005
G.Ward
 

The ES IT skills were written and designed by John Mikton  with consultation from the ES grade teams. These are reviewed yearly and edited and updated to reflect changes in the curriculum and learning skills of each grade.