Lesson Plan

Savvy Surfers: Website Evaluation and Media Literacy

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Sixth graders strengthen their understanding of what a high quality website is composed of. Learners evaluate three websites for accuracy, credibility, and reliability by completing a chart.

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CCSS: Designed
Classroom Considerations
  • Students should have background knowledge on how to deconstruct media messages
  • Consult with the school librarian to determine how the lesson will fit within a unit on media literacy
  • Knowledge of specific vocabulary related to media literacy is required
Pros
  • Presentation contains a learning game, and quiz, along with questions that promote classroom discussions
  • Common Core aligned
Cons
  • None