6th grade Computer Lab Day 2: Researching Bullying and Prevention

Researching with the Computer

Directions: Complete these 5 steps before the end of our period in the computer lab.

1. Check to make sure you have sources (at least 2 articles from websites) in your articles that answer these questions: 

Sources for Graphic Organizer B:

• What is bullying? (Do you have a definition? Can you explain it?)

• What are the types of bullying kids go through? (Physical? Emotional? Cyber-bullying?)

Sources for Graphic Organizer C:

• What are the effects of bullying? (Does the victim hurt themselves or someone else? Does the bully feel powerful?)

Sources for Graphic Organizer D:

• What are the solutions for bullying?

• How have people prevented bullying?

• How do you think bullying can be prevented? What proof do you have?

2. Fill-in graphic organizers B,C,D with this information. 

**Be sure to begin your Interpretation column with "This is important because" this will become your analysis for your body paragraphs.

** Where it says source number be sure to list the article name or website this information is coming from.

3. In your packet, read through he different Structures that you can use to write your feature article on bullying and circle the one you choose.

4. Go to this website below and read about Feature Articles and News Articles.

Writing your Article

Take your research and turn it into a story

Explore this webpage. Look at the different article examples and ask yourself: 

How are feature articles different from News articles?

5. Exit Slip: Answer these questions in the last 10 minutes of class.

** DO NOT write the questions.

1. How are feature articles different from News articles? Use details from the webpage to explain your claim.

2. Describe what your feature article would look like. What pictures, headlines, or subtitles would you use to engage the reader?