ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY--always a win!

     Annotated Bibliography Assignment Sheet

       The annotated bibliography is the easiest of research assignments! I have sold a gazillion of these assignment sheets on Teachers Pay Teachers (which, on TPT, does not equal much money). But do not go there and buy it! I included the assignment sheet on the last blog post, but here it is again as it was a little bit "funky" to download. As noted, the bib is always a win: it calls quality research (on whatever topic you choose or they choose), it's easy for them to write, and easy to grade. The version I teach has a citation and then two paragraphs (one summary: 125-175 words AND one analysis: 125-175 words).On the assignment sheet,  I have a step by step list explaining what to put in each paragraph. Easy peasy for and them.

       Since an annotated bib would most likely lead to some larger purpose, we usually follow it with a research presentation. The one we just did was short: 3.5-5 minutes. They had to quote/paraphrase from three of their sources. I believe a student can say a lot in 4 minutes if they keep it tight! I encourage you to check this out--it can be used with sophomores through seniors.

       There is more that one way to hatch this egg! If you don't like a really straightforward, almost formulaic approach, this style might not be a good fit for you!