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Check The Facts: Reliable Sources and Evidence
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What It Is:
This worksheet guides Grade 9 students through the process of verifying a claim by identifying what needs to be checked and selecting reliable information sources.
Why Use It:
It strengthens critical thinking and media literacy skills by teaching students how to question claims, evaluate evidence, and avoid misinformation.
How to Use It:
• Read a real-world claim and identify its main idea.
• Decide what information is needed to verify the claim.
• Evaluate different sources and choose the most reliable ones.
• Write a conclusion based on evidence from trustworthy sources.
Grade Suitability:
Best suited for Grade 9.
• Middle school to early high school ELA classes.
• Media literacy, argument writing, and research skills lessons.
Target Users:
Grade 9 students, ELA teachers, social studies teachers, and homeschool educators.
This worksheet guides Grade 9 students through the process of verifying a claim by identifying what needs to be checked and selecting reliable information sources.
Why Use It:
It strengthens critical thinking and media literacy skills by teaching students how to question claims, evaluate evidence, and avoid misinformation.
How to Use It:
• Read a real-world claim and identify its main idea.
• Decide what information is needed to verify the claim.
• Evaluate different sources and choose the most reliable ones.
• Write a conclusion based on evidence from trustworthy sources.
Grade Suitability:
Best suited for Grade 9.
• Middle school to early high school ELA classes.
• Media literacy, argument writing, and research skills lessons.
Target Users:
Grade 9 students, ELA teachers, social studies teachers, and homeschool educators.
