Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

Standard: Speaking and Listening 2

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

Learning Intentions:

Evaluate the credibility of multiple sources of information presented in various formats and media to make informed decisions.

● To assess the credibility of different sources of information. ● To analyze information presented in various formats and media. ● To make informed decisions based on the evaluation of sources.

Nouns (Know)

Verbs (Do)

● Credibility ● Source ● Formats/Media

● Evaluate ● Analyze

Success Criteria:

● Reliability ● Authorship ● Bias

● I can evaluate the credibility of different sources of information. ● I can analyze information presented in different formats and media. ● I can make informed decisions based on the evaluation of sources.

Sample Question Stems and Prompts for Discussion

● How do you determine if a source of information is credible? ● What factors do you consider when evaluating the credibility of sources presented in different formats and media? ● How can you ensure that you are making informed decisions based on credible sources?

Sample Formative Assessments

Source Evaluation Checklist

● Activity: Students use a checklist to evaluate the credibility of sources presented in various formats and media, considering factors such as authorship, bias, and reliability.

● Objective: To assess students' ability to evaluate the credibility of different sources.

Case Study Analysis

● Activity: Students analyze a case study involving conficting sources of information and evaluate the credibility of each source to determine the most reliable information.

● Objective: To assess students' ability to apply source evaluation skills in a real-world context.

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