HS ELA Guide

SL.11-12.2 Interpret, evaluate, and integrate multiple sources of information presented in various formats and media to verify the credibility and accuracy of each source, and note any discrepancies among the data in order to make informed decisions.

* text in blue indicates new elements for your current grade-level CONCEPTS (Nouns) SKILLS (Verbs) ●​ Sources of information ●​ Formats ●​ Media

●​ Interpret ●​ Evaluate ●​ Integrate ●​ Presented

●​ Credibility ●​ Accuracy ●​ Discrepancies ●​ Data ●​ Informed decisions

●​ Verify ●​ Note ●​ 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 verify if a source is credible and accurate in a variety of formats: article, video, infographic, social media post, primary text, research, etc. ●​ I can note discrepancies in data presented in the source. ●​ 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. ​ Use lateral reading to examine the credibility of a source. 3. ​ Determine the accuracy of the information provided in a source and identify any discrepancies by cross-checking with other sources. 4. ​ Use the information learned to solve a problem or make an informed decision. Academic Language cite, delineate, evidence, support, summarize, interpret, and explain 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 ●​ 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? ●​ Did you note any discrepancies in your data? ●​ Did you look at additional sources to determine accuracies and clarify discrepancies?

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Jun 2, 2025

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