Ch 14: Citations & References
About This Chapter
Citations & References - Chapter Summary
This chapter will reinforce your knowledge of the characteristics of primary and secondary sources. Lessons discuss how to choose appropriate media for instruction, and give tips for selecting sources. By the end of the chapter, you'll have reviewed:
- Criteria for selecting media to be used in the classroom
- Helpful pointers for finding appropriate source materials
- Reviewing and evaluating primary and secondary sources
Besides computers, you can use various web-enabled handheld devices to access the chapter's video and text lessons. Each lesson's practice quiz will check your knowledge of the major terms and tips in this chapter, and if you have any questions, you can contact our instructors for help.
1. Reviewing Primary Sources for Literacy Instruction
Handling primary sources is an important skill for students to develop. But how can teachers choose which primary sources to use? Watch this video to learn more about primary sources, including their benefits and how to evaluate them.
2. Evaluating & Selecting Secondary Sources
In this lesson we explore the differences between primary and secondary sources and the important questions to ask yourself when evaluating a secondary source.
3. Choosing Media Sources for Literacy Instruction
Media and literacy can go hand-in-hand, creating an engaging classroom of learning. But, how can teachers choose the best media for their classroom? In this lesson, we'll examine media use in the literacy classroom, including criteria for choosing instructional media.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the FTCE English 6-12 (013): Practice & Study Guide course
- About the FTCE English 6-12 Test
- Language, Literacy & Communication
- Phonology and Word Identification Strategies
- Conventions of Standard English
- Word Comprehension
- Classroom Strategies
- Writing & Analyzing Argumentative Texts
- Composing Informative Texts
- Writing Engaging Narrative Texts
- Brainstorming & Organization for Writing
- Understanding the Writing Process
- Essay Structure & Elements
- Syntax & Sentence Structure
- Intro to Essay Writing
- Revising & Improving Written Works
- The Research Process for Written Works
- Strategies & Activities for Teaching Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension & Fluency
- Reading & Writing Instruction
- Effective English Assessment Methods
- Strategies for Analyzing Texts
- Analyzing Expository Texts
- Analyzing Persuasive & Functional Texts
- Genre & Form
- Analyzing Literary Texts
- American Literature
- British Literature
- World Literature
- Poetry Analysis
- Rhetorical Devices
- The Listening Process
- Listening for Comprehension & Meaning
- Delivering Effective Presentations
- Classroom Teaching Strategies
- FTCE English 6-12 Flashcards
