Georgia 6.T.RA.2.b
The Standard
Analyze print and digital texts to identify features of credible, relevant sources and to determine indicators that might signal unreliable sources. (I)
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Texts (T) · Research & Analysis
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students inspect books, articles, and websites for signs that the information can be trusted. They check whether each source fits the research question and identify warning signs such as missing authors, weak evidence, or outdated information.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students can name the author, publication, date, evidence, purpose, and connection to the research question. They can explain why a source is useful or questionable using specific details from the page.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may assume that the first search result is the best source. They may trust polished design, a familiar web address, or strong opinions without checking the author, evidence, date, or purpose. They may also confuse a trustworthy source with one that actually answers the research question.
How to Assess It
- Give students two source screenshots about the same topic. Ask them to choose the better source and cite two visible clues about trustworthiness and one detail showing relevance.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs six printed source cards to sort into credible, questionable, and irrelevant piles, then label one clue on each card.
Ask students to write: Which matters more for this research question, the author's expertise or the publication date, and why?
Play Source Detective: teams earn points by spotting missing authors, outdated dates, unsupported claims, broken links, and loaded language.
Compare two websites about a popular health trend, then choose which one you would trust before changing a daily habit.
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