Lesson 1: Citing sources of information (Bibliography)
Contents
Introduction
This is a modified version of a lesson plan which was originally prepared by the participants of the Library & Information Litercy Pilot Project, spearheaded by School Library Services, Trinidad and Tobago.
Strand
Intellectual Property Issues
Objective
Students will be able to
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Preknowledge
Students should have a basic idea about:
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Intelligences Addressed
- Linguistic
- Visual
- Musical
- Logical-Mathematical
Strategies/Questions to guide learning
- Why do you need to know this information?
- Show different media and explain how copyright affects them all.
- How to locate the different pieces of information needed for bibliographies e.g. recording year, place, company, etc.
Media
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Instructional focus
MLA format sequence for recording information
Set Induction
Play music of a popular artist using two CDs; one original and one pirated. Question: Do you notice any differences in the packaging of the CDs? Now do you see any differences? How to identify original material.
Activity
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Give students different media to compile bibliography. Prepare sample to present to class. Create activity sheet: eg. fill in the blanks. Compare and contrast different media.
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Assessment
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Summary
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Importance of citing information. Know the difference between original work and copies. It involves money and jail. |
Integration with
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Computer Studies
- Social Studies
Follow up/Continuation Activities
Make Bibliographies available in the library
