Finding Reliable Primary Sources in Speech & Debate

In this lesson, students will analyze primary sources found in various social media to determine their reliability by incorporating lateral reading exercises and applying the CRAAP (Currency, Relevancy, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose) method.  To practice, students will compare multiple perspectives on the Declaration of Independence.
Resource ID#: 199614 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: Speech and Debate, Secondary Sources, History, Research, Reference, primary sources, analysis, social studies, primary sources, American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, lateral reading, CRAAP Method, Speech, Debate, FactCheck, PolitiFact, Wikipedia, Comparing multiple perspectives
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Civics & Debate Initiative Teacher Resources

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