Yuckology Project
Yuckology Project: Text Structure/Text Feature Unit
We have started our Text Structure/Text Feature unit project and it is a research project on all things gross, weird, wacky, and odd. Here are the details!
Requirements
There is an option to work with a partner or a group of 3, however each student is responsible for 2 paragraphs written in a chosen text structure. They are also required to include four text features for each text structure.
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Process
Step 1: Select a topic
We are using various resources from the library website and the library. Students are not "Googling" information, they are using these resources (all of which are found on the library site here and need a username or password which I can provide if needed):
Capstone
Follett Shelf
Destiny Quest
MackinVia
STEM Magazines
Trueflix
Freedomflix
Scienceflix
Scholastic Go
MOREnet (EBSCO host)
Step 2: Text Structure and Subtopic
Students choose the two text structures they will write in and the subtopic they will write about.
Step 3: Research Grid
Students will begin their research. They will use the resouces listed above and record information into a gathering grid. This is a Google Doc that is assigned to them through Google Classroom and can also be found in their Google Drive/Google Docs.
Step 4: Summarize, Paraphrase, and Quote
Students will select the facts they wish to use for their paragraph. They will then decide if they will summarize this information, paraphrase it, or quote it. They complete this in a Google Doc that was also assigned through Google Classroom.
Step 5: Graphic Organizer
Before writing the paragraph, students will put their information into a graphic organizer. These graphic organizers are in their notes, but examples for each structure are shown below. Once complete, I will approve for them to start writing!
They can adjust the organizers to fit their paragraph and ideas as they wish.
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Step 6: Type Paragraph
After students have organized their thoughts, they will use their Summarize, paraphrase, or quote document and their graphic organizer to start writing their paragraph. They will need to use correct signal words or clue words to show the text structure and keep it organized. This is a Google Doc assigned through Google Classroom.
Step 7: Final Project
The students will come back together with their partner(s) and put their information into a visual format. There are several options for the students to choose from: