The Key to Keywords

Common SenseUnit 1- Lesson 4

Cross-Curricular CategoryInformation Literacy

Learning Objectives Students will be able to ...

•experiment with different keyword searches and compare their results.

•refine their searches by using multiple words, synonyms, and alternative words and phrases.

•draw inferences to explain their search results

Introduction

GUESS

Introduction How do you use words when you search

the Internet?

Vocabularykeywords: the most important words

related to asubject, which you type into a search

engine tofind the information you want

Vocabularyprecise: clear and exact

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction How do you think search engines, like

Google, work?

Vocabularyresults page: the screen showing what a searchsite found in response to your keyword search

Fetch!• What foods are toxic to dogs? (Name four)

Fetch!

Fetch!

Fetch!

Vocabulary synonyms: two or more words with the same meaning or nearly the same meaning

Vocabulary•alternative: a different way to say or do

something

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment

Wrap-Up•What are keywords?

Wrap-UpIs it better to use more than one keywordin a search? Why or why not?

Wrap-UpHow does using synonyms or alternativephrases help when submitting a search?

Extension Activity

Extension Activity

Extension Activity