Use the navigation links at the top of this webpage to assist you in uncovering fascinating information about the life and works of author, Gary Paulsen. These resources will help you as you complete your 6th grade author study project on Gary Paulsen. Directions on using each resource can be found on each page. If you have any questions feel free to talk to Mrs. Kitta or fill out the form below and click "submit". 

This Pathfinder addresses the following AASL Standards and VA SOLs

IV. B.1- Learners gather information appropriate to the task by seeking information from a variety of sources. 

VI.A.1.- Learners follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering information by responsibly applying information technology and media to learning.
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VI.B.2-. Learners use valid information and reasoned conclusions to make ethical decisions in the creation of knowledge by acknowledging authorship and demonstrating respect for the intellectual property of others. 

English 6.9 ,7.9
The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product.
                  a)   Collect information from multiple 
                        sources including online, print, and media                     c)   Use technology as a tool to research, 
                          organize, evaluate, and communicate 
                          information.
                  d)  Cite primary and secondary sources.
                  e)   Define the meaning and consequences of
                         plagiarism and follow ethical and legal 
                          guidelines for gathering and using
                          information.
English 8.9 
​                    e) Cite primary and secondary sources using Modern
                          Language Association (MLA) or American
                          Psychological Association (APA) style.