RE.ELAR.8.A
Evaluate the credibility of informational sources and their relevance for assigned and self-selected topics.
Reading (Elective Credit). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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credibilityinformational sourcesrelevanceassigned topicsself-selected topics
Skills
- evaluate (credibility of informational sources) #dok3
- evaluate (relevance of informational sources for topics) #dok3
- distinguish (between credible and non-credible sources) #dok2
- analyze (informational sources for appropriateness to topic) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define credibility and relevance in the context of informational sources. #dok1
- I can identify informational sources related to an assigned or self-selected topic. #dok1
- I can distinguish between credible and non-credible informational sources. #dok2
- I can explain why a source is or is not relevant for a specific topic. #dok2
- I can evaluate the credibility of informational sources for a given topic. #dok3
- I can determine if sources are relevant to assigned and self-selected topics. #dok3
- I can analyze how a source's credibility and relevance affect research quality. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The credibility and relevance of informational sources are essential for effective research and decision making.
- Evaluating sources allows readers to discern trustworthy information and make informed choices about which sources to use.
Essential Questions
- What makes an informational source credible?
- Why is it important to evaluate both the credibility and relevance of a source?
- How can I determine if a source is appropriate for my research topic?
- What are the potential consequences of using unreliable sources?
- How do different types of sources vary in credibility and relevance?