Unlocking Information & Vocabulary

shay santiago

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Unlocking Information & Vocabulary

Introduce accessing information & vocabulary

This lesson will kick off the unit on accessing information and familiarizing students with common vocabulary related to this skill. Students will watch engaging videos, participate in discussions, and practice critical thinking. This lesson sets the foundation for students to effectively gather and assess information, a crucial academic and life skill.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

50 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Guide, Video: 5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking, Video: Why people fall for misinformation, Reading Material on Common Vocabulary, Exit Ticket, Note-taking Sheet, and Translation Sheet for Spanish & Portuguese

Step 1

Introduction & Objective

5 mins

Welcome the students and introduce the lesson's objective: understanding how to access information and familiarize with relevant vocabulary.
Explain the importance of critical thinking in evaluating information.
Distribute note-taking sheets to each student.

Step 2

Video & Discussion: 5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking

10 mins

Play the video 5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking.
After the video, facilitate a discussion on the key points listed in the note-taking sheet.
Encourage students to relate the tips to their own information-gathering experiences.

Step 3

Video & Discussion: Why people fall for misinformation

10 mins

Play the video Why people fall for misinformation.
Lead a discussion on the video's main ideas, using the questions provided in the Discussion Guide.
Help students understand how misinformation can spread and the role of critical thinking in combating it.

Step 4

Reading & Vocabulary

15 mins

Hand out the reading material on common vocabulary terms related to accessing information.
Allow students to read individually or in pairs. Ensure that translation sheets (Spanish/Portuguese) are available.
Facilitate a short interactive activity where students match definitions to the terms.

Step 5

Summary & Exit Ticket

10 mins

Summarize the main points of the lesson.
Distribute the exit ticket where students will answer questions about today's lesson.
Collect the exit tickets as students leave the classroom. Use them to assess understanding and gather feedback.

Step 6

Note-Taking Sheet

Throughout the Lesson

Ensure students use the note-taking sheet throughout the lesson to jot down key points from discussions and videos.
The sheet should have sections for each video, discussion insights, and vocabulary terms. Note: Provide translated versions if needed.

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Discussion

Critical Thinking & Misinformation Discussion

Guide students through discussions after watching the videos. These questions will help deepen their understanding of critical thinking and the spread of misinformation.

Why is critical thinking important when assessing information?

Critically analyze how forming clear questions, gathering information, and evaluating the implications help in making informed decisions.

What factors contribute to the spread of misinformation?

Discuss how simplicity, visual appeal, and educational reinforcement contribute to the acceptance of false information.

How can you apply the 5-step critical thinking process in your daily life?

Encourage students to think about specific scenarios where they can use these steps to analyze and verify information.

Quiz

Exit Ticket: Accessing Information & Vocabulary

Worksheet

Note-Taking Sheet

A structured worksheet that students will use throughout the lesson to take notes on videos, discussions, and vocabulary terms.

Key Points from the video '5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking':

List the five steps and any additional insights.

Insights from the video 'Why people fall for misinformation':

Summarize the key reasons and examples given.

Vocabulary Terms:

Write down new terms and their definitions.