Media –Rich Lesson Plan
Language Arts
Divide County High School/Jr High
Name: Betty Dhuyvetter
TITLE: Research Methods
GRADE LEVEL: 10
TIME ALLOTMENT: One or two 45- min. class periods
OVERVIEW: Students will learn about the difference between direct
quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing. After watching a video
demonstrating the three methods, they will examine Internet sources and
practice borrowing material from these sources by using each of these three
methods. They will also learn the proper MLA format for citing these three
types of information.
SUBJECT MATTER: Research writing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 Students will learn the terms direct quotation, paraphrasing, and
summarizing.
 Students will practice quoting information from outside sources by
using these three methods.
 Students will learn how to differentiate between material that must be
cited and “general knowledge” information which need not be cited.
 Students will copy bibliographical information onto note cards (source
cards).
 Students will learn how to properly cite this information using MLA
formatting guidelines.
 Students will connect the information gathered with a proper
bibliographic entry.
STANDARDS:
 10.1.2 Know ways to effectively search electronic databases; e.g.
defining key terms and using limiters to focus a search
 10.1.7 Paraphrase information
 10.1.8 Use note cards
 10.1.6 Use a style sheet, such as MLA or APA, for citing primary and
secondary sources.
 10.3.1 Write expository texts including research papers.
 10.4.1 Analyze the audience and adjust message and wording to
suit the purpose.
 10.4.3 Formulate questions in response to a verbal message
 10.5.2 Use media for a variety of purposes
MEDIA COMPONENTS – VIDEO AND/OR WEB:
1. Direct Quotes, Paraphrase, Summary, and General Knowledge (7:44)
2. MLA Style and Format (4:17)
MATERIALS:
Laptops and Active Board
Worksheets
Note cards
PREP FOR TEACHERS:
Have active board ready to present videos.
Prepare an index card with information to be regurgitated.
Prepare worksheet (paper or electronic) for students to copy information by
using direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
Have note cards available for student use.
INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY - SETTING THE STAGE:
MATERIALS:
Role-playing activity
Info. card
1. The teacher (or one of the students) will read a statement
and then three students will attempt to repeat what the
speaker said by using different methods:
2. Student 1: Direct Quote
3. Student 2: Paraphrase
4. Student 3: Summary
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
MATERIALS:
1. Students will ask questions about and discuss the three different
presentations.
2. Then we will watch video clip #1 (7:44).
3. After watching the video we will restate the terms and their definitions.
4. Then we will use our laptops to research a particular topic.
5. After searching and limiting information on that topic, students will
take notes using the three different methods (worksheet or electronic
document).
6. Then we’ll watch video #2 on MLA Style and Format (4:17).
7. Students will then use their note cards to record the necessary
information for citing from that site.
8. Students will make a works cited entry for that site.
9. Students will then practice connecting their information with the
bibliography (works cited) page, using a parenthetical citation.
CULMINATING ACTIVITY:
MATERIALS:
Students will submit their worksheets with three citations
properly connected to a one-source bibliography using MLA
style and format.
printed doc
CROSS-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY:
MATERIALS:
Students may research a “hot topic” from another of their
classes, e.g. history, science, math, or health.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Since this is a basic research lesson, there is no real community connection.
STUDENT MATERIALS:
Laptop
Note cards
E-document or worksheet