The attached lesson is designed for Grade 5 English Language Arts students. Students will …
The attached lesson is designed for Grade 5 English Language Arts students. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of informational text, identify and apply knowledge of organizational patterns to comprehend informational texts. This lesson addresses the following NDE Standard: NE LA 5.1.6.jIt is expected that this lesson will take students 120 minutes to complete.
Identifying Media Bias in News Sources through activites using relevant news sources …
Identifying Media Bias in News Sources through activites using relevant news sources to answer the following essential question:Why is this important and relevant today?Students are engaging with a growing number of news sources and must develop skills to interpret what they see and hear.Media tells stories with viewpoints and biases that shape our worldviews.Students must become critical consumers of media which is essential for being an informed citizen.
Every media source has a story to tell--a driving purpose. The media …
Every media source has a story to tell--a driving purpose. The media that people consume largely shapes their world views. The US public is becoming more divided partially due to the consumption of increasingly biased news. As a critical consumer of media, It is important to be able to separate fact from opinion. In this unit, adapted from the high school version, students will become critical consumers of news, by identifying media bias in order to become better informed citizens. NOTE: This unit has been adapted for use at the middle school level from the resource Identifying Media Bias in News Sources by Sandra Stroup, Sally Drendel, Greg Saum, and Heidi Morris.
Bias is a universal human condition. It is not a personal defect, …
Bias is a universal human condition. It is not a personal defect, but it is important to recognize your biases and manage them. We cannot cure unconscious bias, but we can address it. This lesson will provide you the opportunity to identify your personal biases. You have them, even if you think you don’t! You are encouraged to try this lesson so you can be more aware of your personal biases and take the necessary steps to reduce their impact on your life.StandardsCC.8.5.11-12.G Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
This resource provides a guided PowerPoint presentation and a guided activity for …
This resource provides a guided PowerPoint presentation and a guided activity for students to complete during class. Additional resources are provided.
In this lesson students build their knowledge base and learn to read …
In this lesson students build their knowledge base and learn to read and summarize informational texts. Students will be able to read and summarize informational text, identify key details from surprising details, and recognize the main ideas/concepts presented in articles. They will also be able to listen, take notes, and discuss the issues presented in informational texts with a small group.
This resource will provide multiple primary source documents of photographs for an …
This resource will provide multiple primary source documents of photographs for an initial activity and extension activities as well as secondary source article and teacher resource documents. Students will conduct inquiry into the federal policies of assimilation of Native Americans in the late 1800s and early 1900s and the imipact of these policies on Native American communities, in particular the people of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming.
The reading strategy known as inferring is also one of the six …
The reading strategy known as inferring is also one of the six basic process skills in science. How to apply the strategy in teaching K-5 reading and science is explained in this article from the free, online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle. The magazine is designed to prepare elementary teachers to teach climate science concepts while integrating inquiry-based science and literacy instruction.
This resource includes multiple lesson plans developed by Washington State teacher John Zingale …
This resource includes multiple lesson plans developed by Washington State teacher John Zingale and can be taught as part of in-person, hybrid, or remote instructional settings. The core content areas include social studies, civics, and media literacy and are designed for use with students in grades 6-12. Additional integrations include ELA, world languages, mathematics, physical education and science. These lessons integrate both state and national civics instruction using project-based and collaborative learning strategies. Features of these lessons include:student researchcollaborative learningdigital learning strategieslateral readingdesign and creation of infographicsTo support these lessons, additional resources are provided to help educators and families with understanding and teaching information and media literacy to young people. Resources include:introductions to media literacyeducator guidesparent guidesstudent learning standards
Learn how to evaluate medical information as a non-medical expert using information …
Learn how to evaluate medical information as a non-medical expert using information literacy principles such as currency, noting research questions and methods and verifying claims with multiple sources.
The lesson provides an opportunity for students to not only read and …
The lesson provides an opportunity for students to not only read and view the importance of choosing career choices now, but gives them an opportunity to write about their future career goals and think about the best way to achieve them starting now.
This is a collection of informational complex texts and TDA prompts to accompany …
This is a collection of informational complex texts and TDA prompts to accompany each text. These can be utilized when developing text dependent analysis skills.
This is a collection of complex texts, which can be used to …
This is a collection of complex texts, which can be used to develop text dependent analysis skills appropriate for grade 7. For each text, there is at least one TDA prompt (in separate documents).
Water covers 71% of the earth's surface-does it get the instructional time …
Water covers 71% of the earth's surface-does it get the instructional time it deserves in your busy curriculum? Students wade right in to the study of bodies of water as they read and discuss science trade books and work together to develop Readers Theater scripts based on selected titles.
This resource will primarily be used prior to going to outdoor school …
This resource will primarily be used prior to going to outdoor school for a 5th grade class. Though some of the resources might seem like a stretch for that age range it allows for some differentiation for those students that are looking to expand their knowledge base. In addition, this journal covers some basic rules and guidelines for living within a group of people which is why we include some dining etiquette.
** This resource is published by GoogleReality River is a part of …
** This resource is published by GoogleReality River is a part of google's Interland Series Be Internet Awesome curriculum which teaches the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety online.
ReadTheory is a reading comprehension program which enhances reading and reasoning skills. …
ReadTheory is a reading comprehension program which enhances reading and reasoning skills. In addition to sharpening these skills, learners become more comfortable using technology skills on various devices.
Learners will learn about Read Theory and its benefits, and then get a chance to use it in class.
This activity helps students understand that science writing is organized in identifiable …
This activity helps students understand that science writing is organized in identifiable patterns called text structures. Understanding and using these different text structures help refine students abilities to both read and write in science.
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