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Potential Sources of Information
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Potential Sources of Information

You are studying the weather. Which of the items below is raw data and not organized information: The temperature outside today. You are part of a group that must write a report on mammals. Who is the best person to ask to help you find information: Your school librarian. You need to find facts about a country for a report. What are the best tools to use: Nonfiction book, website, Google Maps. Your city is going to build a new high school. You want to know if the school will have a swimming pool. Which one of these sources would be the best source of information: The local newspaper. Which of the items below is a primary source: Letter. A friend tells you that he is reading a good fiction book. The book is James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. You go to the library to find a copy of the book. Where would the book be located: On the “D” shelf for Dahl. You are writing a report about a desert habitat. Which book should you use to find facts for your report: A nonfiction book about desert plants and animals. Mary is assigned a science project. Where should she begin her research: A science website for kids. You want to learn more about dolphins. Which of these sources would be the best starting point for getting information on your topic: . You are looking for facts about your grandmother. Here is a list of places to find information:LetterDiaryPiece of clothingPhoto: Primary sources. You are looking for a nonfiction book in the library on Serena Williams. Your options include..: All of the above

Grade:Grade 2_AI - Grade 4_AI
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Credibility and Evaluating Sources
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Credibility and Evaluating Sources

Historical Question: Who was present at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?Which source do you trust more? Which source is more credible: Source 2: Book written by a famous historian who is an expert on the American Revolution, published in 1999.. Historical Question: What was slavery like in South Carolina?Which source do you trust more? Which source is more credible: Source 1: Interview with former slave in 1936. The interviewer is a black man collecting oral histories for the Federal Writer's Project.. Historical Question: What was the layout of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz?Which source do you trust more? Which source is more credible: Source 2: Map of concentration camp found in Nazi files.. Historical Question:Why were Japanese Americans put in internment camps during WWII?Which source do you trust more? Which source is more credible: Source 2: Government report on Japanese internment from 1983 based on declassified government documents.. Historical Question: Did American soldiers commit atrocities during Vietnam War in 1969?Which source do you trust more? Which source is more credible: Source 1: Sworn testimony by American Sergeant in Congressional hearings in 1969.. Historical Question: What happened at the Battle of Little Bighorn?Which source do you trust more? Which source is more credible: Neither source is credible.. Historical Question: How do the principles of the Constitution prevent tyranny?Which source do you trust more? Which source is more credible: . Can a secondary source be a credible, trustworthy source: Yes, a secondary source interprets, summarizes, and analyzes primary data. Also, secondary sources include findings based on primary studies.

Grade:College_AI
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Text Evidence
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Text Evidence

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail: Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential. . The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling: Her head was hanging down. . The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running. This is at a public pool: what detail from the text best proves this: The lifeguard watched closely.... I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see Earth below. Who am I? : An astronaut. Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that: : Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty. . Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."We can infer that:: Robert was not a very good player.. To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim: In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working. . What evidence best supports the idea: best friends are always there for you: Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support. . It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit! Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened: A plane had gone through a storm. . Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms. : At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down. . They weren't on the hook by the door and they weren't by her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she'd worn the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon. What is Alison looking for: Her keys. Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school: Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet. . Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk. It is likely that:: Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test. . Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling. : Excited. Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there. : delete. Based on context clues in the sentence below, migrate means ______. Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring: Move away. Read the passage below. Which words best help you understand the meaning on the word obedient?The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her. : Followed her mother's requests.. Select the supporting detail that does not fit:My cat is afraid of everything. : He sleeps all day long. . "Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."What chore does Michael hate: Taking out the garbage

Grade:Grade 5, Grade 6
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