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Author study template
Title of the Author Study: _______________
Author's Name: ___________________________
About the Author:
When and where was the author born?
What was the author's childhood like?
What are some interesting facts about the author's life?
Famous Works:
List some of the author's most famous works.
What are the titles of the books?
What are the books about?
Which book is your favorite? Why?
Writing Style:
What is the author's writing style?
Does the author use a lot of descriptive language or dialogue?
Is the author's writing serious, funny, or somewhere in between?
Themes and Messages:
What themes and messages are present in the author's works?
What can readers learn from the author's books?
Are there any recurring themes or messages across the author's works?
Impact on Literature:
How has the author impacted the literary world?
Have any of the author's books won awards?
Has the author inspired other writers or artists?
Activities:
Choose one of the author's books and write a book report.
Create a poster about the author's life and works.
Write a letter to the author.
Act out a scene from one of the author's books.
Create a new ending to one of the author's stories.
Write your own story in the style of the author.
Conclusion:
Summarize what you learned about the author.
Why do you think the author's works are important?
Would you recommend the author's books to others? Why or why not?
Teaching the author's POV
Teaching author's point of view to elementary students can be a fun and engaging activity. Here are some ideas that you can use:
Start by defining point of view: Begin by explaining to students what point of view means. You can use examples such as how we all see things differently, and that authors have their own unique perspective on a topic or story.
Use picture books: Picture books are a great way to introduce point of view. Select books with different perspectives, such as "The Three Little Pigs" or "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka. Read the books and ask students to identify the different points of view.
Role-play: Divide students into groups and ask them to act out a scene from a story, each from a different character's point of view. This can help them understand how different characters see things differently.
Write from different points of view: Give students a prompt and ask them to write a story from different points of view. For example, "Write a story about a field trip to the zoo from the point of view of a student, a teacher, and a zookeeper."
Analyze texts: As students get older, have them analyze texts and identify the author's point of view. This can be done through class discussions, group work, or individual writing assignments.
Use technology: There are many online resources that can help teach point of view to elementary students, such as interactive games, videos, and quizzes.
Overall, it is important to make the learning process engaging and interactive to keep students interested and motivated.
APA 7 S&S for Years 3-7
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The American Psychological Association's (APA) Publication Manual, 7th Edition provides guidelines for writing and formatting scholarly papers, including research papers, literature reviews, and meta-analyses. Here is a general scope and sequence for teaching APA7 to students in Years 3-7:
Year 3:
Introduce the purpose and basic structure of research papers.
Teach how to use APA citation style for basic sources, such as books and articles.
Emphasize the importance of avoiding plagiarism by properly citing sources.
Introduce the use of headings in writing and the importance of clarity and organization.
Year 4:
Teach how to write a literature review, including how to search for and evaluate sources.
Expand on the use of APA citation style, including citing online sources and sources with multiple authors.
Teach how to format papers, including margins, font, and spacing.
Introduce the use of tables and figures in writing.
Year 5:
Teach how to use APA citation style for advanced sources, such as government documents and conference proceedings.
Emphasize the importance of ethical considerations in research and writing.
Introduce the use of statistics in writing and how to report statistical analyses in APA style.
Teach how to write an abstract and the importance of summarizing research accurately and concisely.
Year 6:
Teach how to write an empirical research paper, including the components of a research report and the proper use of methods, results, and discussion sections.
Expand on the use of APA citation style, including citing sources within text and using et al.
Introduce the use of qualitative data and the importance of presenting findings accurately.
Year 7:
Teach how to write a meta-analysis or systematic review paper, including the process of conducting a literature review and synthesizing findings.
Emphasize the importance of critical thinking and evaluation of sources.
Expand on the use of APA citation style, including citing sources in footnotes and using DOI.
Introduce the use of APA style for other types of writing, such as book reviews and case studies.