Grade Level(s):  7-8

Subject(s):   Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Technology

Learner Outcomes:
To prepare a "Works Cited" page
To give an oral report
To videotape oral presentation
Time Frame:  3 class periods of 40 minutes    (may vary) 

Materials:
Completed note cards
Final copy

Technology Tools/Courseware:
Camcorder, tripod and videotapes
Computer with word processor and internet access
CD-ROMs
VCR and TV  or Projector and Screen
Teacher Notes: 
Instructor must be familiar with use of camcorder.
If it's an interdisclipinary unit, each department will evaluate his area of expertise.
The instructor may give the media specialist the papers to keep on file for additional information
    on the topic.

Procedure:
1.  Teacher provides an example of the format for the "Works Cited" page and explains technique.
     Teacher also provides the extensive LIST of sources and how each should be properly cited.
2.  Teacher explains the criteria for the oral presentation .
3.  Students give presentations while teacher videotapes them.
4.  Teacher reviews videotaped presentation with students.

Modifications:
Handouts large print for students with visual difficulties
Use of video projector / LCD panel for visually impaired
Cooperative learning ( peer tutoring)
 

Enrichment Activities:
Students may provide a handout of their outline to the class.
Students may use audio-visual aids to enhance their presentation.
Students can create a Power Point presentation in which to share their research project
    with the class.

Evaluation/Assessment:
Teacher grades the final copy.
Each person in the class gives written and oral feedback to the presenter on his paper and
    presentation after viewing the videotaped version.
Teacher also gives written feedback on the oral presentation based on the predetermined criteria.

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives (IGOs) and other standards:

English Language Arts:
    Listening/Speaking:
              7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14, 7.15, 7.16,
              7.17, 7.18
              8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.12, 8.13, 8.14
    Reading Comprehension:
              7.23, 7.24, 7.27, 7.28, 7.28, 7.29, 7.30, 7.31, 7.33, 7.34, 7.36, 7.37
              8.16, 8.17, 8.18, 8.19, 8.21, 8.22, 8.23, 8.24, 8.27, 8.29, 8.30
    Reading Vocabulary:
              7.47,
              8.38, 8.39
    Writing:
              7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.55, 7.56, 7.57, 7.58, 7.59, 7.60, 7.61, 7.62, 7.64, 7.65
              8.48, 8.49, 8.50, 8.51, 8.53, 8.54, 8.58, 8.59, 8.63, 8.64
    Spelling:
              7.66
              8.75
    Language:
              8.83, 8.84, 8.85, 8.86, 8.87, 8.88, 8.89, 8.90, 8.91, 8.92, 8.93, 8.94, 8.95, 8.96, 8.97,
              8.98, 8.99, 8.100, 8.101, 8.102, 8.103, 8.104, 8.105, 8.106, 8.107, 8.108, 8.109, 8.110,
              8.111, 8.112, 8.113, 8.114, 8.115, 8.116, 8.117, 8.118, 8.119, 8.120, 8.121,8.122, 8.123,
              8.124, 8.125, 8.126, 8.127, 8.128, 8.129

    Study Skills:
              7.133, 7.134, 7.137, 7.147, 7.149, 7.152, 7.153, 7.154, 7.155, 7.157, 7.158
              8.130, 8.131, 8.133, 8.134, 8.135, 8.137, 8.142, 8.143, 8.144
    Computer Technology:
              7.163, 7.164, 7.165, 7.166, 7.167, 7.169, 7.170, 7.171, 7.172, 7.173
              8.145, 8.146, 8.147, 8.148, 8.150, 8.151, 8.152, 8.153, 8.154, 8.155
Science:
    Nature of Science:
              7.5, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9
              8.5, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9
    Scientific Attitudes/Habits of Mind:
              7.10, 7.11, 7.12, 7.13
              8.10, 8.11, 8.12, 8.13
    Scientific Processes/Thinking Skills:
              7.14, 7.16, 7.17, 7.18, 7.19
              8.14, 8.16, 8.17, 8.18, 8.19
    Science Technology, and Society:
              7.74, 7.78, 7.83
    Computer Technology:
              7.84,7.85, 7.86, 7.88, 7.90, 7.92
              8.80, 8.81, 8.84, 8.90, 8.91, 8.92, 8.93, 8.95, 8.97, 8.98

Social Studies:
    Computer/Technology:
            7.59, 7.60, 7.61, 7.64, 7.68
               8.59, 8.60, 8.61, 8.64, 8.65, 8.67, 8.70

National Standards

References: 
    Kinneavy, James, and John Warriner. Elements of Writing.  Orlando:  Holt, Rinehart and
    Winston, Inc.,  1993.

    Lester, James.  Writing Research Papers:  A Complete Guide.  Harper Collins Publishers Inc.,
    1990.

    Mulderig, Gerald, and Langdon Elsbree. 12th ed.  The Heath Handbook.  Lexington:  D.C. Heath
    and Company, 1990.

Criteria for Oral Presentation
Resource Extensive List
 

Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4
Finding A Topic	Gathering Data	Taking Notes	Writing the Paper

Research Paper Sites: