This lesson was developed in connection with a classroom research project. Each student will be selecting an endangered species on which to research and write a report. The report will require a bibliography. This lesson will introduce how to create a bibliography and conduct research.

Goals:

The goal of this lesson is to introduce bibliographies. Specifically why we include bibliographies and how students will be expected to create a bibliography.

 

Objectives:

The student will be able to cite a resource.

The students will use the District prepared sheets to organize their research.

 

Create word strips with the components of each citation. (see supporting files) 

Gather five different resources, to use as an example of each type of resource.

Use a sample bibliography page.

Create or make available worksheets for students to take notes.

(see supporting files)

Lead discussion about plagiarism and bibliographies.

Explain  and hand out district format for bibliography.

Invite students to help create example bibliography entries using the word strips and district guidelines.

Using the resources gathered have students look for the information that belongs in the citation from each resource. Write the information from the resource on the wordstrip.

Explain and pass out District note taking sheets. These sheets will help students keep track of their research and cite sources appropriately.

Students will be monitored to see if they are using the sheets to do their research. The final bibliography will show whether they are able to cite their sources correctly.

Jane Tretler-Teacher Librarian at Woodland Elementary, provided valuble feedback and guidance. East Syracuse Minoa School Distrcit developed the sample bibliography and note-taking sheets.