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The document discusses different techniques for selecting and organizing information, including brainstorming lists, graphic organizers, and topic outlines. It provides examples of classroom activities where students practice using these techniques to organize information about 21st century literature.

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Lesson Plan

The document discusses different techniques for selecting and organizing information, including brainstorming lists, graphic organizers, and topic outlines. It provides examples of classroom activities where students practice using these techniques to organize information about 21st century literature.

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Subject: 21st Century Literature

Grade Level: Grade 12

Objective: Distinguishes between and among techniques in selecting and


organizing information

a. brainstorming list

b. graphic organizer

c. topic outline

d. sentence outline

Learning across curriculum:

1) English: Analyzing the use of literary devices in a novel and creating a graphic
organizer to organize the information.

2) Science: Differentiating between qualitative and quantitative data in a research


study and creating a topic outline.

3) Mathematics: Comparing and contrasting different problem-solving strategies and


creating a sentence outline.

ENGAGE:

[Teaching Strategy: Brainstorming]

[Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, markers]

1) Idea - Begin the lesson by asking the students to brainstorm different ways they
can organize information. Write their responses on the whiteboard.

2) Idea - Show the students a short video clip or image related to a current event and
ask them to brainstorm different ways they can gather and organize information
about it.

EXPLORE:
Activity 1: Creating a Brainstorming List

[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Materials: Chart paper, markers

Significance: This activity will allow students to practice generating ideas and
organizing them in a brainstorming list.

Instructions:

1) Divide the class into small groups.

2) Assign each group a topic related to 21st Century Literature.

3) In their groups, students will brainstorm and list as many ideas as possible related
to their assigned topic.

4) Each group will present their brainstorming list to the class.

Rubric - Criteria: Creativity, relevance, and organization - 15 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) What is the purpose of a brainstorming list?

2) How can a brainstorming list help in selecting and organizing information?

3) Give an example of a situation where a brainstorming list would be useful.

Activity 2: Creating a Graphic Organizer

[Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning]

Materials: Graphic organizer templates, colored pens/pencils

Significance: This activity will allow students to practice organizing information


using a graphic organizer.
Instructions:

1) Provide each student with a graphic organizer template.

2) Assign a topic related to 21st Century Literature.

3) Students will research and gather information about the topic.

4) Using the graphic organizer, students will organize the information into categories
or sections.

5) Students will present their graphic organizers to the class.

Rubric - Criteria: Organization, clarity, and relevance - 15 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) What is the purpose of a graphic organizer?

2) How does a graphic organizer help in selecting and organizing information?

3) Give an example of a situation where a graphic organizer would be useful.

Activity 3: Creating a Topic Outline

[Teaching Strategy: Problem-Based Learning]

Materials: Topic outline templates, highlighters

Significance: This activity will allow students to practice selecting and organizing
information using a topic outline.
Instructions:

) Provide each student with a topic outline template.

2) Assign a topic related to 21st Century Literature.

3) Students will research and gather information about the topic.

4) Using the topic outline template, students will organize the information into main
topics and subtopics.

5) Students will highlight the key points in their topic outline.

Rubric - Criteria: Organization, coherence, and relevance - 15 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) What is the purpose of a topic outline?

2) How does a topic outline help in selecting and organizing information?

3) Give an example of a situation where a topic outline would be useful.

EXPLAIN:

1) Teaching the concept of brainstorming: The teacher will explain the concept of
brainstorming and its importance in selecting and organizing information. The
teacher will provide examples and guide the students in a class discussion.

2) Teaching the concept of graphic organizer: The teacher will explain the concept of
a graphic organizer and how it helps in organizing information. The teacher will
provide examples and guide the students in creating their own graphic organizer.

ELABORATE:

[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Task 1 - Students will work in pairs to analyze a short story and create a graphic
organizer to identify the literary techniques used.

Task 2 - Students will work in small groups to research a current issue and create a
topic outline to organize the information they gather.
EVALUATE:

[Teaching Strategy: Direct Instruction]

[Instructional Materials: Assessment Rubric]

Question 1 - What is the main difference between a brainstorming list and a graphic
organizer?

Question 2 - How does a topic outline help in organizing information?

Question 3 - Explain the purpose of a sentence outline and give an example of when
it would be useful.

Assignment:

1) Assignment Overview: Students will choose a topic of interest and create a


brainstorming list, graphic organizer, topic outline, and sentence outline to organize
the information they gather. They will submit their work in a portfolio format.

2) Assessment Question: Choose a current event and create a graphic organizer to


analyze the different perspectives and arguments related to it.

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