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   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (2) 3 :
R3) Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

[ELA2021] (2) 24 :
24. Identify the main idea and supporting details of literary and informational texts.

a. Explain how the supporting details contribute to the main idea.

b. Recount or summarize key ideas from the text.
Subject: Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2), English Language Arts (2)
Title: Checking Validity of Internet Sources
Description:

This lesson looks at a valid print source, valid Internet source, and an example of fake news. Students will learn how to differentiate between real and fake news in preparation for research.

This activity was created as a result of the DLCS COS Resource Development Summit.



   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (2) 3 :
R3) Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

Subject: Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2)
Title: Choosing Reliable Sources
Description:

The lesson emphasizes the importance of locating valid online sources.  Students will compare and contrast two different sources of information to determine which is the most reliable.  Students will learn to identify the purpose of a website.  Students will also learn the importance of evaluating sources of information for fairness and bias.

This activity was created as a result of the DLCS COS Resource Development Summit.



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