Secondary Library Media (6-12)
Strand 5: Standard 1
Secondary Library Media (6-12)
Strand 5: Standard 2:
1 class periods of 30 minutes each
Large Groups
This is the second lesson in a series of two introducing the Gale Reference Library. Students will browse the Opposing Viewpoints in Context on Gale Reference Library. After choosing a debatable topic, students will read the overview to summarize the argument and identify opposing claims. Next, students will choose two resources (one representing each side of the debate) and evaluate the claim and argument for each resource.
Students need the critical thinking skill of analyzing and evaluating information found on online databases.
Basic computer skills and the knowledge acquired from the Gale Reference Library Introduction lesson.
Students will be able to choose a debatable topic. Identify the argument. Identify opposing claims. Analyze the strength of each argument.
Instructional Sequence:
Teacher circulating to identify where and when students are challenged. Peer support.
Completed handout and class debrief discussion
Reviewed by Michelle Miles