Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

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: ●​ 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.

●​ Reliability ●​ Authorship ●​ Bias

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 conflicting 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.

Standard: Speaking and Listening 3

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

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