RLA Lessons

Lesson Purpose

Students will apply critical reading and source checking skills to determine the validity of a source.

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Lesson Objectives

Students will use a given set of questions in a graphic organizer to determine the validity of an internet article, and students will be able to support their decisions with data gathered in the organizer.

Student Target

I can use a set of questions in a graphic organizer to determine whether or not an internet story is a hoax.

CCR Standards

Reading

• Reading Anchor 8

  Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. (Apply this standard to texts of appropriate complexity as outlined by Standard 10.)

Speaking and Listening

• Speaking and Listening Anchor 4

  Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
  

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Reading Anchor 8: Level D

• RI.8.8

  Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.

Speaking and Listening Anchor 4: Level C

• SL.5.4

  Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.7

  E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.

• E.8

  E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.