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Beveridge Inquiry: 8th Grade Lang. Arts Big6+ Inquiry Project

What's it all about?

Lesson Overview:

The goal of this inquiry project is for students to explore the appropriateness of the horror genre for 8th graders.  Students will present their findings as an argument speech. 

**A visual component is optional.  Any visual aids used with the speech should include minimal text.

Live each day to the fullest!

Day 1

Instruction on evaluating online sources and using databases

Day 2

Time to do research and take notes

Day 3 (block)

Finish research and create MLA bibliography in NoodleTools 

Day 4

Finish up notes and assessment on research 

Big6+ = Step 1, "What do I need to do?"

Big6+ = Steps 2 & 3, Where can I locate information and how can I access it?

Beveridge Library Page This includes links to the databases that you will use for at least one of your sources. Biography Reference Center, the two "General Research" links, explora, and Encyclopedia Britannica are good places to start. 

Big6+ = Step 4, How will I organize my information?

Notes, Summaries and Questions handout (this is the packet you were given in class)

 

FINAL PRODUCT__________________ Big6+ = Step 5, What can I make?

Now is your chance to create a product to illustrate what you've learned!  Be sure to include your own personal perspective as well as information about your topic! Some of your choices include:

Visual:  We will be creating an infographic on Sway. What you need to include can be found at https://sway.com/3YWg2bRm3aAdcwbK

Written:  A bibliography of information used created using NoodleTools, a list of the sites where your photos came from, as well as the paragraphs outlined on the SWAY.

Verbal:  A four to five minute formal presentation for the class or for small groups of classmates.

Big6+ = Step 6, How will I know I did my job well? SELF-EVALUATION

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).

Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).