Grade 8 Medium • Evaluate Sources

Evaluate Sources: Credibility, Bias, and Corroboration

Evaluate source credibility for the claim: “The new school water station reduced disposable bottle waste.” Use the supplied fictional profiles.

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Comprehensive Lesson Guide: Evaluate Sources: Credibility, Bias, and Corroboration

Teaching focus


Evaluate Sources: Credibility, Bias, and Corroboration

Evaluate source credibility for the claim: “The new school water station reduced disposable bottle waste.” Use the supplied fictional profiles.

Using this activity


Read the supplied material together before independent work. Use the response spaces to show reasoning. For drawing or extended writing, continue on the back if needed.

Reviewing responses


The teacher key includes correct responses or example answers and criteria. Accept other answers when they are supported by the supplied evidence. Observation and personal-response tasks should be checked against the learner's actual work.

Curriculum reference


CCSS candidate: Research and informational reading. This is a candidate domain, not a certified standards mapping.

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