Evaluating Information Sources
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the relevance, reliability, and validity of information from printed and digital texts.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define what is meant by a "reliable source" and give two characteristics that make a source reliable.
2. Why is it important to know the author's purpose when evaluating a source? Provide an example of how an author's purpose might affect the information presented.
3. Describe how bias can impact the reliability of a source. Give an example of a biased source and explain why it may not be trustworthy.
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