Addison
Information Literacy
STUDY
Defining the assignment
Objectives
for students:
- I can define
the information problem.
- I can identify
information needed in order to complete the assignment.
- I can develop
and refine a range of questions to frame the search for new
understanding.
- I can display
initiative and engagement by posing questions and investigating
the answers beyond the collection of superficial facts.
- I can develop
a thesis statement for my assignment
- I can
determine how much information will be needed to meet the
requirements?
Did you
know that?
Often students go to the computer before getting the assignment
facts organized.
Questions to ask first are "What is the learning target?" (What am
I supposed to learn?)
What does the teacher require?
- length of product?
- form of product?
- topic restrictions?
Teacher Modeling:
Before you start your project, consider the scope of the topic.
PowerPoint - Thesis Basics
Support Document for students:
KWHL Exercise
Thesis Statement Rubric
Guided practice for students
Can this topic be researched?
Is this topic too broad?
Evaluate your own research question.
Student Assessment:
Submit the KWHL Exercise for teacher feedback
Submit the draft of your thesis statement with the completed self assessment Thesis Statement Rubric
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