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Lesson Guidelines:
 * Use of a Web 2.0 platform such as Wikispaces/Google Docs etc.
 * Create a technology-based assessment.
 * Think about unique technology-based activities (online activities or software).
 * Create hands-on, inquiry based component.
 * Incorporate opportunities for student collaboration to complete the lesson's activities
 * Create an opportunity for group sharing and/or group discussion following activities

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Title of Lesson:
Annotated Bibliographies for Debate

Students will be creating an annotated bibliography of four sources (at least one print and at least one online) using easybib.com for their debate on the use of cell phones in schools and then export the document to Microsoft Word.
 * Overview: **

Essential Question:
What is an annotated bibliography and what is its purpose?

Learning Outcomes (What can they do?):

 * The learner will locate sources relevant to debate topic.
 * The learner will effectively use the easybib.com tool.
 * The learner will summarize their sources.
 * The learner will analyze sources for relevant information.
 * The learner will construct an annotated bibliography.

Duration:
1 90 minute class period

Classroom Logistics:
Students will sit in groups of four or more at circular and square tables.

Tools + Rationale for each tool used:

 * Easybib.com is a free web-based tool for students to easily and accurately create MLA citations. Students should know how to navigate and utilize these resources and web tools to function in a 21st century, global environment.
 * Microsoft Word. Students need to master Microsoft Word because it is a desirable and necessary skill for both higher education as well as many job markets.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Prior Content Knowledge:
Students should be familiar with MLA formatting and using Microsoft Word.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Prior Internet/Web 2.0 Resource Knowledge:
Students should know how to accurately search for information using search engines such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Instructional Strategy/Activities (Lecture, workshop, etc.):
Students will be doing both individual and group work. They are to work with their debate group members to locate sources but will individually create bibliographies.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Student Deliverables:
An annotated bibliography of at least four sources. = =