Important+Info

Students have previously completed the Internet Research Unit and will be utilizing the skills of using search terms, locating reliable sources, taking notes and documenting source information. In the lessons prior to this one, students began exploring and discussing current events. The students have previously: 1. Brainstormed a list of the most newsworthy events recently (from newspapers, television, online news stories, and radio) 2. Chosen  a current event they would like to learn more about.
 * __ Student Prior Knowledge __** :

1. The Current Event Article the class has chosen for the modeling activities 2. Access to [|INSPIRE], Indiana's Virtual Library 3. Wondering and the 5W’s Graphic Organizer handout ([|5W+graphic+organizer.doc])
 * __ Materials Needed __** :

Throughout the process, the teacher, SLMS and the entire class will also be inquiring about a current event together. Prior to each step in the 8W model, the teacher and/or SLMS and class will work through a **__ brief __** warm up which will guide the students through the expectations and processes within each step of the model. This allows the students to get a feel for how they should proceed through the inquiry.
 * __ Modeling __**** : **