UTL 640E

Lee Bergen/Westlake High School

Lesson Date: Thursday, April 23, 2014
Class Period/Time: 8th Period
Enduring Understanding:

Marissa Montano
English II Pre-AP
Teach(es):#8

Academic integrity and ethical use mean that a scholar respects the ideas and works of others,
gives proper attribution for the intellectual property of others, and adheres to their institutions
rules and codes of conduct.
Essential Questions:
Factual:
How and why should I cite my sources?
Conceptual:
How can sources benefit my argument in my paper?
Lesson Objective(s):
After reviewing a handout over summarizing, paraphrasing, and citing sources the student will
be able to correctly implement quotations in their draft of their research paper which will be
completed over the next several classes.
Resources/Materials:
A. To Do Before the day of the lesson:
B. Have handouts ready in Ebackpack
C. For the lesson itself:
D. Make sure students have iPads available and ready to use
E. Students will need their drafted outlines in their iPads
TEKS/SEs Addressed in the Lesson:

UTL 640E
Lee Bergen/Westlake High School
Lesson Date: Thursday, April 23, 2014
Class Period/Time: 8th Period

Marissa Montano
English II Pre-AP
Teach(es):#8

(21)Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically
(A)follow the research plan to compile data from authoritative sources in a manner that identifies the major issues and debates within the field of inquiry;
(B)organize information gathered from multiple sources to create a variety of graphics and
forms (e.g., notes, learning logs); and
(C)paraphrase, summarize, quote, and accurately cite all researched information according to a
standard format (e.g., author, title, page number).
(22)Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and
synthesize collected information. Students are expected to:
(A)modify the major research question as necessary to refocus the research plan;
(B)evaluate the relevance of information to the topic and determine the reliability, validity, and
accuracy of sources (including Internet sources) by examining their authority and objectivity;
and
(C)critique the research process at each step to implement changes as the need occurs and is
identified.

Steps in Lesson:
ENGAGEMENT: 10 Minutes
Writer's Notebook

UTL 640E
Marissa Montano
Lee Bergen/Westlake High School
English II Pre-AP
Lesson Date: Thursday, April 23, 2014
Teach(es):#8
Class Period/Time: 8th Period
Topic: Have you previously used quotations in any other papers you've written? How do you
think quotations from your sources will help your argument as you continue drafting?
Students will pair share with a neighbor.
STATED OBJECTIVE: 10 Minutes
Today we will be looking at a handout that explains how to properly use and cite sources in our
papers. After that we will also begin writing our rough drafts using the outline you completed a
few days ago.
ACTIVE LEARNING:
Introduce: 10 Minutes
As a class we will go over the hand out: Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Citing Sources in
Ebackpack. For summarizing sources I will cover the following: As a general rule, a good summary requires balancing what the original author is saying with the writers own focus. Generally
speaking, a summary must at once be true to what the original author says while also emphasizing those aspects of what the author says that interest you, the writer.
Next, I will cover how to properly paraphrase sources by giving the students an example of a
source then show them how a source was paraphrased:
The original passage:
Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes.

UTL 640E
Lee Bergen/Westlake High School
Lesson Date: Thursday, April 23, 2014
Class Period/Time: 8th Period
A legitimate paraphrase:

Marissa Montano
English II Pre-AP
Teach(es):#8

In research papers students often quote excessively, failing to keep quoted material down to a
desirable level. Since the problem usually originates during note taking, it is essential to minimize the material recorded verbatim.
The last item we will cover is how to cite their sources. The handout will have the following example: A legitimate paraphrase with source cited:
In research papers students often quote excessively, failing to keep quoted material down to a
desirable level. Since the problem usually originates during note taking, it is essential to minimize the material recorded verbatim (Lester 46-47).
The handout will also include examples of a paraphrase with a source included.
Explain: 5 Minutes
As a class we will briefly look at a sample research paper that includes sources in the writing and
has a works cited page. I will address the following points with my students:
-When choosing what to quote, be careful not to select quotations just for the sake of demonstrating that youve read the authors work; you need to make sure they support your argument.
-An alternative to direct quotation is paraphrase. Remember that a paraphrase is not simply a minor change or reordering of some words. You must completely transform the selection into your
own words, while still accurately communicating the information.
Apply: 15 Minutes

UTL 640E
Marissa Montano
Lee Bergen/Westlake High School
English II Pre-AP
Lesson Date: Thursday, April 23, 2014
Teach(es):#8
Class Period/Time: 8th Period
Next, the students will begin working on their rough drafts of their research papers. They will
use their previously completed outlines to help them in their drafting, and they will also use the
new information on citing sources to guide them through using their 6 annotated bibliographies.
Evaluate: 5 Minutes
During this time I will be having individual conferences with the students. This time will be used
for the students to ask any questions or address anything they are struggling with during the
drafting process.
CLOSURE: 5 Minutes
Discussion over the day's lesson:
- When sources are used properly how can they benefit your paper?
- Why is it important to correctly site your sources?
Modifications/Differentiation Strategies:
No modifications are necessary for this lesson.
Evaluation Strategies:
The students will be turning in their completed rough drafts to Mr. Bergen.
Notes/Recommendations for Next Time?

Continue to focus on off-task students and redirect them

Constantly move around the room
Did a good job on engaging with introverted students (Mr. Bergen)