Day 5 of 30
Types of sources: books, articles, websites
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Learning Objective
Students will explore types of sources and books, articles, websites through guided practice and application.
In this lesson, we'll explore types of sources: books, articles, websites. Strong literacy skills open doors to learning in all subjects.
Articles are words used before nouns to specify them. "A" and "an" are indefinite articles—they refer to any one of a kind: "a dog" (any dog), "an apple" (any apple). Use "a" before consonant sounds ("a cat," "a university") and "an" before vowel sounds ("an egg," "an hour"). "The" is the definite article—it refers to a specific noun: "the dog I saw yesterday." When a noun is mentioned for the first time, use a/an; when referring to it again, use the. Master articles by asking: "Am I talking about a specific thing or any one of a type?"
As you work through today's material, pay attention to the examples and try to identify the patterns or strategies being used. This will help you apply these concepts to new problems.
Take notes on key points and make connections to what you've already learned in previous lessons.
The process of decoding and comprehending written text
The process of composing text to communicate ideas
Instructions
Materials Needed
- Text passage
- Notebook
- Highlighter
Teaching Tip
For advanced learners: Encourage deeper analysis and real-world connections. Consider extension activities that allow students to apply types of sources: books, articles, websites to novel situations.