Research Skills and Critical Thinking

The webinar introduces the importance of teaching research skills in middle school ELA classrooms. It covers the significance of close reading and research skills, understanding plagiarism, and the benefits of collection units. The session also highlights the use of Socratic seminars and culminating activities to enhance student engagement and learning. The focus is on building critical thinking, evaluating sources, and fostering independent learning through various teaching strategies.

What is the primary focus of the webinar introduced in the beginning?

• Teaching math skills in middle school

• Teaching research skills in middle school ELA

• Teaching art skills in high school

• Teaching science skills in elementary school

Which of the following is NOT one of the six habits discussed for middle school students?

• Asking questions

• Exploring different perspectives

• Building stamina

• Learning to code

Why are close reading and research skills considered vital for students?

• They are only useful for college students

• They improve physical fitness

• They are essential for career readiness and critical thinking

• They help in learning new languages

What example is used to illustrate the importance of understanding research skills?

• A comic about plagiarism

• A historical event

• A math problem

• A science experiment

What is a key feature of the Amplify ELA collection units?

• They focus solely on grammar

• They do not include any interactive activities

• They provide exposure to primary and secondary sources

• They are only for high school students

What activity is included in the Amplify ELA collection units to help students evaluate sources?

• Socratic seminars

• Science experiments

• Math quizzes

• Art projects

How do the collection units differ from the core units of study?

• They are only for advanced students

• They include more interactive activities

• They are shorter in length

• They focus only on vocabulary

What is emphasized as a critical component in teaching research skills?

• Practicing sports

• Learning to play an instrument

• Understanding and avoiding plagiarism

• Memorizing facts

What is the purpose of a Socratic seminar as discussed in the webinar?

• To improve students' drawing skills

• To prepare students for sports competitions

• To promote critical thinking and conversation

• To teach students how to write essays

What type of culminating activity is mentioned for the Freda and Diego unit?

• A science fair project

• A group dance performance

• A digital multimedia collage

• A written exam