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When you're putting together a great story, you've got to consider the source! Scholars discover the dangers of errors in reporting during the 14th activity in a 16-part Social Media Toolbox series. Groups collaborate to create a source verification checklist for their publications to use as they write news stories.
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CCSS:
Designed
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Open the lesson by displaying a recent story of a reporting error that resulted in repercussions for the reporter and the publication
- Encourage the group to begin creating a go-to source list to save time in verification
Classroom Considerations
- Allow a little extra time for the brainstorming session, depending upon how familiar the class is with source verification
Pros
- Learners gain valuable experience in locating and evaluating sources based upon a set of criteria
- The resource presents the topic clearly
Cons
- None
Common Core
RI.6.2
RI.6.7
RI.7.2
RI.7.7
RI.8.2
RI.8.7
RI.9-10.2
RI.9-10.7
RI.11-12.2
RI.11-12.7
W.6.2.a
W.6.8
W.7.2.a
W.7.8
W.8.2.a
W.8.8
W.9-10.2.a
W.9-10.8
W.11-12.2.a
W.11-12.8
SL.6.1.a
SL.6.3
SL.6.4
SL.7.1.a
SL.7.3
SL.8.1.a
SL.8.3
SL.8.4
SL.9-10.1.a
SL.9-10.3
SL.9-10.4
SL.11-12.1.a
SL.11-12.3
SL.11-12.4
L.6.3.a
L.7.3.a
L.8.3.a
L.9-10.3.a
L.11-12.3.a