Evaluating Sources for a Research Paper
Students score five sources on authority, currency, and evidence before citing any.
Materials
7 materials1
Warm-up prompt card
1
Hook image
2
Model answer handout
3
Group task sheet
3
Practice worksheet
4
Plenary quiz
4
Compare & contrast organiser
Lesson plan
4 phases, 71 minGoal
Students can evaluate sources for a research paper on authority, currency and evidence.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects evaluating sources for a research paper to what students already know.
9 min
class
Warm-up prompt card
Hook image
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
23 min
class
Model answer handout
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
30 min
pair
Group task sheet
Practice worksheet
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
9 min
single
Plenary quiz
Compare & contrast organiser
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Ratings & comments
Is there a printable version of the recording sheet anywhere?
Yes! The materials tab has a printable. Look under the practice phase.
I did the same swap. Saved setup time and students were just as engaged.
Careful, accurate content — I checked the sources and they hold up. Refreshing for a shared lesson.
Noted, I will add a timing warning to the description.
How long does the setup actually take? Trying to work out if it fits a single period.
Sixty-five minutes matches my experience too. I now split it across two shorter periods.
Thanks for sharing this! Bookmarking for next term.