Content Standards Common CoreGrade 3: Reading Standards for Informational Text 1.

Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. 4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to grade 3 topic or subject area. Grade 3: Phonics and Word Recognition 3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. AASL1.1.1. Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects 1.1.8. Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry. 1.2.5. Demonstrate adaptability by changing the inquiry focus, questions, resources, or strategies when necessary to achieve success 1.4.3. Monitor gathered information, and assess for gaps or weaknesses. 2.1.1. Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skills to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge. ISTE NETS for Students3. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Purpose (objective) Students will be able to define and identify keywords Students will recognize which keywords can be used as effective search terms Students will perform a successful keyword search Assessment During the class discussion on keywords and independent practice activity, instructors will assess student participation and understanding. 0 points 1 point 2 points Participation in Student does not show Student shows Student asks and discussion includes: signs of engagement: occasional signs of responds to questions no questions, eye engagement, with relating to the topic; contact, expressions infrequent or off-topic student shows of understanding questions consistent signs of (head nodding, etc.) OR engagement during Student frequently class including switches between expressions of disengagement and understanding (head engagement nodding, etc.) Participation in Student does not Student briefly Student actively activity attempt to complete attended to worksheet; attempts to identify work independently identified some keywords and use correct keywords them in searches

Only 1-2 keywords were ineffective

Instructional Strategies Anticipatory Set Synonym game: have students work to identify the three words key, word, and search from the list of synonyms for the words. Modeling / Information Provision Define keywords. Explain how synonyms can be used in the place of certain words to turn up different search results. Demonstrate a Google search about arm injuries. Use the term broken arm as a popular term for an arm injury. Look through results. Next search fractured arm to show students that using proper and expert vocabulary can turn up better results. Contrast this with a search for a busted arm, which could be a synonym for a broken arm. Busted arm turns up irrelevant results. Go through the first example on the Keyword Searching worksheet (see worksheet) Guided Practice Activity Individual completion of Keyword Searching worksheet (see worksheet) Instructional Resources Keyword Searching worksheet, computers, SmartBoard/projector (see worksheet)

January 31, 2014

Are Rhinos Headed Toward Extinction? Poachers in South Africa illegally kill a record number of rhinos
By Jennifer Marino Walters Last year was a record-breaking year for rhinocerosesbut not in a good way. In 2013, a total of 1,004 rhinos were poached (illegally hunted) in South Africa, the country where almost all of the worlds rhinos live. Thats an increase of more than 50 percent from 2012when 668 rhinos were killedaccording to the countrys Department of Environmental Affairs. It was also the most South African rhinos killed in one year.

January 13, 2014

A Heroic Life Nelson Mandela is remembered worldwide as a champion of equality

By Brian Fitzgerald | for Scholastic News People around the world are still mourning the death of Nelson Mandela. The civil rights hero and former President of South Africa died last month at age 95. For years, Mandela fought to end segregation (the practice of keeping groups apart, often because of race) in his country.

January 27, 2014

Homemade Brains Scientists grow human brain tissue in a dish

By Sara Goudarzi Scientists in Austria have put on their thinking caps for a brainy experiment. Using special new medical techniques, the researchers managed to grow human brain tissue in a laboratory. Why try to grow artificial, or human made, brains? The scientists hope that by understanding how the brain develops, they may be able to gain insight into brain disorders (diseases or conditions that are not normal).

"News for Your Classroom." News and Features. Scholastic. 03 Feb. 2014. http://magazines.scholastic.com/

Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Are Rhinos Headed Toward Extinction? Poachers in South Africa illegally kill a record number of rhinos By Jennifer Marino Walters

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A Heroic Life Nelson Mandela is remembered worldwide as a champion of equality By Brian Fitzgerald | for Scholastic News KEYWORDS: _______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Homemade Brains Scientists grow human brain tissue in a dish By Sara Goudarzi

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Using one of the article excerpts and its keywords, perform your own keyword search and see what you can find using the keywords that you selected. When you find a website or article with information about the topic, please identify the website and write two facts that you learned about the topic from your keyword search.
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