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Which subject	English
What topic	AP seminar- how to perform research
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

AP Seminar - How to Perform Research

Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts of academic research.
• Identify and evaluate different sources of information.
• Develop skills for formulating research questions.
• Practice creating an outline for a research project.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Access to computers or tablets with internet
• Printed handouts with guidelines for research
• Sample research questions
• Notebooks and pens for students

Grade/Age Group

High School (Grades 11-12)

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Information Text and Writing, focusing on critical thinking, source evaluation, and research writing skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the importance of research in AP Seminar and set expectations for the lesson.
2	Source Evaluation	10 minutes	Discuss how to find credible sources. Introduce CRAP test (Currency, Reliability, Authority, Purpose). Provide examples.
3	Formulating Research Questions	10 minutes	Explain how to create research questions. Provide guided examples and allow students to brainstorm their own questions.
4	Creating an Outline	4 minutes	Introduce how to structure a research paper and create an outline. Provide a sample outline template.
5	Wrap-Up and Homework Explanation	1 minute	Summarize what has been covered and assign homework without requiring presentations. Homework: Write a one-page outline based on a chosen research question.

Homework

Students will create a one-page outline based on a research question they formulated during the lesson. The outline should include an introduction, main arguments, and a conclusion. The outline will be collected in the next class for review without asking for presentations.

Assessment

Informal assessment through observation during the lesson and evaluation of the submitted homework outlines for understanding of research structure.

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