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SL.9-10.2 Interpret and evaluate the credibility of multiple sources of information presented in various formats and media to solve problems and make informed decisions.

* text in blue indicates new elements for your current grade-level CONCEPTS (Nouns) SKILLS (Verbs) ●​ Credibility ●​ Sources of information ●​ Formats ●​ Media ●​ Problems ●​ Informed decisions ●​ Interpret ●​ Evaluate ●​ Solve ●​ Make

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Examples Learning Intention: I am learning how to interpret and evaluate the credibility of sources so that I can solve problems and make informed decisions. Success Criteria: I know I’ll have it when, ●​ I can identify if a source is credible by interpreting and evaluating the information. ●​ I can determine if a source is credible in a variety of formats: article, video, infographic, social media post, primary text, research, etc. ●​ I can use the information I learned to solve problems or make informed decisions. Learning Progression Example 1. ​ Identify information vs. opinion when presented in a variety of formats. 2. ​ Recognize the use of ethos, pathos, and logos in the information to persuade the reader. 3. ​ Use lateral reading to examine the credibility of a source. 4. ​ Use the information learned to solve a problem or make an informed decision. Academic Language credibility, evaluate, interpret Strategies to Support Teaching the Standard ●​ Give one, Get one ●​ Using a Venn Diagram or Inquiry-Chart to evaluate the credibility of multiple sources on the same topic ●​ SOAPStone Task with text Question Stems and Prompts for Assessment ●​ What decisions were made as a result of the information presented? ●​ Did your thinking change because of the information learned? Additional Materials / Professional Resources News Literacy Project . www.newslit.org - Checkology lessons on Fact vs. Opinion and Credible Sources. ​ ●​ How can you determine if information provided is fact or opinion? ●​ What rhetorical devices is the author using to persuade the reader? ●​ How will you determine if a source is credible and accurate?

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Jun 2, 2025

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