Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

Learning Intentions: ●​ Students will be able to interpret credible information presented in various formats and media. ●​ Students will be able to make informed decisions based on the interpreted information. Success Criteria: ●​ I can interpret credible information presented in different formats and media. ●​ I can make informed decisions based on the interpreted information.

Interpret credible information presented in various formats and media to make informed decisions.

Nouns (Know)

Verbs (Do)

●​ Information ●​ Formats ●​ Media ●​ Decisions

●​ Interpret ●​ Make

Sample Question Stems and Prompts for Discussion

●​ "How can we interpret information presented in different formats and media?" ●​ "What criteria do we use to determine the credibility of information?" ●​ "Why is it important to make informed decisions based on interpreted information?”

Sample Formative Assessments

Information Analysis Chart

●​ Activity: Students use a graphic organizer to analyze information presented in various formats and media. They note down key points, identify sources, and evaluate the credibility of the information.

●​ Objective: To assess students' ability to interpret and analyze information presented in different formats and media.

Making Informed Decisions

●​ Activity: Students are presented with a case study involving information presented in different formats (e.g., articles, videos, graphs). They discuss the case study in groups and make informed decisions based on the interpreted information.

●​ Objective: To assess students' ability to make informed decisions by interpreting information presented in various formats and media.

Standard: Speaking and Listening 3

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

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