Where Did You Read THAT? Evaluating Web Sources Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Read with Understanding Outcomes Students will learn to evaluate websites by six key components (credibility, bias, audience, accuracy, currency, and relevance).

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      language arts - reading , language arts - writing Roles      Family Program Type(s)      GED, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       6 Time Frame       Two 1-hour sessions (include additional time for extension activity in session 1) Technology Integration Evaluating Information: Websites Start with this link, and then use the next arrow at the bottom right of each screen to walk through the entire tutorial on website evaluation. You should end with the printable checklist. Smoking cigarettes has short-term health benefits Cigarette Smoking Exacerbates Alcohol-Induced Brain Damage Wikipedia: About Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia Conservapedia New York Times

Keywords

select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword Education > reading

Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students are given six criteria to evaluate web resources for accuracy in preparation for writing research papers so they can determine if the source is credible and can be used for their writing. Contextual Critically reading sources and writing research papers is an important skill for students to master as they continue to postsecondary training. Internet articles based on student interest are used in the teaching and learning process. Building Expertise Many students have had little practice 'doing research' in preparation for writing papers. Students will hone their computer skills and begin to evaluate websites for their credibility, bias, audience, accuracy, currency and relevance.

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