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GRADE 7: MODULE 4A: UNIT 2: LESSON 4
Researcher’s Notebook
Is this evidence relevant?
Yes / No
Explain why this evidence
is or is not relevant to the
claim:
If …
Then …
Is this evidence relevant?
Yes / No
Explain why this evidence
is or is not relevant to the
claim:
If …
Then …
Is this evidence relevant?
Yes / No
Explain why this evidence
is or is not relevant to the
claim:
If …
Then …
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GRADE 7: MODULE 4A: UNIT 2: LESSON 4
Researcher’s Notebook
1. Read for gist . Is this a source that is relevant to your topic and questions?
2. Reread the text to find key vocabulary (enter below) and information about the effects of screen time. While you read,
text-code important passages.
3. After you’ve read, paraphrase the excerpt by using one of these sentence stems:
According to + source + paraphrased fact
Source +
writes
illustrates
notes
observes
states
reports
claims
+ paraphrased fact
Example:
According to the New York Times , the ways we currently use technology are unhealthy.
According to the interview with Peter Gray, we need to think more about how we use video games.
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GRADE 7: MODULE 4A: UNIT 2: LESSON 4
Researcher’s Notebook
Section 4
This text will help you learn information about screen time. This will help you begin to generate relevant questions about your topic.
Track the bibliographic information for this source:
Title:
Author:
Print or Digital:
Source Type:
Credible?
Page #(s):
Use the steps on page 19 to help you paraphrase this source.
Paraphrased information from this text about screen time:
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GRADE 7: MODULE 4A: UNIT 2: LESSON 4
Researcher’s Notebook
Brain Connections:
Remember to write connections in the “if/then” format.
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