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Beginner & Intermediate 5: Evaluating Credibility of Sources Lesson PlanBeginner & Intermediate 5: Evaluating Credibility of Sources Lesson Plan
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Beginner & Intermediate 5: Evaluating Credibility of Sources

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Convey how to determine appropriate and credible online sources with a series of three lessons. After completing the lessons, class members will know what kinds of sources to use, how to identify credible sources, and how tone and style contribute to credibility. A variety of activities, worksheets, games, and article links are included in this very complete series. In order to increase the relevance of these activities, pair them with a research project.

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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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5 days
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