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Just Right, Just Write
Social and Academic Goals
Social Goal - To dialogue with others and synthesize our thinking.
Academic Goal - To apply the philosophies of developing independent readers to develop independent researchers.
Where Do We Start?Reading Researching
Modeled Modeled
Shared Shared
Guided - Teacher-selected Text
Guided- Teacher-selected Sites
Independent - Book Bins-Free reign of the library
Independent- Pre-selected Sites- Free reign of the internet
Levelled Materials
How do we get students to be aware and acknowledge the readability of various websites?
Discussion
How do we get students to be aware and acknowledge the readability of various websites?
Tree Octopus Website Review
Suppose you have been assigned to research the tree octopus. Your research questions include finding out about the octopus’ social habits, diet and about the information about the efforts to protect the endangered species. After taking a close look at the website, write down as many reasons as you can about why you would or would not use this website for your research project. You are to take only one position.
□ Yes, I would use this website.
□ No, I would not use this website.
Support your opinion with proof from the site and your own ideas.
Consider
Readability Usefulness
Trustworthiness
Trustworthiness
How can giving students time to dialogue assist them in their critical thinking about what they see / read?
Topic
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Usefulness
Why is it important for students to have a narrowed focus when researching?
Research Guide
Readable□ Is this a ‘just-right’ text for me?□ Can I understand the information?□ Is it ‘kid-friendly’?
Trustworthy□ Can I find an author?□ Have I found this information before?□ What do my instincts tell me?
Useful□ Does this have what I’m looking for?□ Does it answer my research questions?□ Do I need it and is it worthwhile?
First Genetics Website Review
Suppose you have been assigned to research the mandrill. Your research questions include finding out about the mandrill’s social habits, diet and about the information about the efforts to communicate with the species. After taking a close look at the website, write down as many reasons as you can about why you would or would not use this website for your research project. You are to take only one position.
□ Yes, I would use this website.
□ No, I would not use this website.
Support your opinion with proof from the site and your own ideas.
Comparison of Grade 5/6 Student Responses of
Website Analysis
Readability
Trustworthiness
Usefulness
Discussion
What can you do to ensure students realize that the first thing that they need to check is readability?
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