Grade 9

Evaluating Sources of Information

Evaluate sources with a checklist.

Evaluating Advertisements

Evaluate advertisements.

Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion

Study argumentation/persuasion.

Discovering Word Origins (Etymology)

Use shared inquiry to find word origins.

Developing an Opinion Statement

Develop a main claim.

Detecting Media Bias

Practice detecting bias.

Detecting Fake News

Ask critical questions to detect fake news.

Deciding When to Use Formal and Informal Language

Match language with purpose and audience.

Creating Pie Graphs

Teach how to make a pie graph.

Creating Flowcharts

Chart a process.