HS ELA Guide

Unpacked Standard

Speaking & Listening 9-10.2

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

● 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? ● What decisions were made as a result of the information presented?

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