STSS.SS.2.G
Evaluate the validity of a source based on language, corroboration with other sources, and information about the author.
Special Topics in Social Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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validitysourcelanguagecorroborationinformationauthor
Skills
- evaluate (the validity of a source) #dok3
- analyze (language used in sources) #dok2
- corroborate (information across sources) #dok3
- investigate (information about the author) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can evaluate the validity of a source by applying specific criteria. #dok3
- I can analyze the language used in a source to determine reliability. #dok2
- I can corroborate information by comparing multiple sources for consistency. #dok3
- I can investigate information about an author to assess a source's credibility. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Validating sources is essential to understanding and constructing accurate interpretations in social studies.
- Multiple factors, including language, corroboration, and knowledge about the author, affect the credibility of a source.
Essential Questions
- What criteria can be used to determine whether a source is valid?
- How does the language of a source impact its credibility?
- Why is it important to corroborate information with multiple sources?
- In what ways does information about an author help us evaluate a source?
- How can the process of evaluating sources improve critical thinking in social studies?