Elementary Library Media (K-5)
Strand 5 Standard 2
Elementary Library Media (K-5)
Strand 7 Standard 2
3 class periods of 30 minutes each
Small Groups
The teacher will read But I Heard it on the Internet! by Toni Buzzeo to the class. Then, students, working in groups of three, will use the "Gizmo" criteria discussed in the book to evaluate three pre-selected websites. Students will then rank the websites as Good, Better, or Best and write statements to support their ranking choice using vocabulary from the Gizmo.
Teacher needs a copy of the book, review website evalution criteria used and preview Google Forms YouTube Video.
Vocabulary:
Rank - Good, Better, Best
Criteria
Evaluate
Defend
Students will be able to evaluate websites based on Mrs. Skorupski's Evaluation Gizmo (informative, easy to use and accurate).
Sets of Student Websites to Use
High Ability: Add two more websites and/or reasons.
Language Learners: Provide a word bank or highlight key words on the "Gizmo" or "5 W's".
Attached is a criteria sheet in Spanish
Share the two criteria sheets with teachers in your school so they know how students have been taught to evaluate websites.
When doing a research project have them use the Gizmo while finding their sources.
Students will write an exit ticket answering:
List three or more parts that make a website useful.
Reviewed by JaDene Dennison and Sarah Herron