Once you find and evaluate your sources, it's time to discern the most helpful information. In a research lesson plan based on questions derived from Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation, practice annotation and taking notes.

Concepts

Research, research writing, note-taking skills, evaluating sources, annotation, animal behavior

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the blue instructional tips as they become relevant during the lesson
• Print a stack of copies of the note-taking tools for learner access, or have them copy a primer into their notebooks
• Display the note-taking guide on a whiteboard and fill it out as a class

Classroom Considerations

• Based on the previous unit's novel study and area of investigation formulation
• Consider working with members of the class in small groups or individually to make sure they are on the right track
• The fifth lesson in a 12-part series

Pros

• Worksheets are versatile for other research assignments
• Comes with both blank and model versions of the tool
• Fosters inquiry-based learning and hones research skills

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.7 W.9-10.8 L.9-10.4.a L.9-10.4.c L.9-10.4.d