Students read, analyze, and critique the informational article.
TEKS: 7Di, ii, 8C

What is the primary function of a caption in text?

Does the author use sufficient and effective supporting evidence to support their thesis?

Which type of supporting evidence does this author use in the section, "Look Beyond a Catchy Headline"?
Connect the print feature to its intended effect on readers.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
Title | arrow_right_alt | Engage Readers |
Subtitles | arrow_right_alt | Summarize Content/Engage Readers |
Caption | arrow_right_alt | Main Ideas |
Image | arrow_right_alt | Explain Relevance |
There is a clear, succinct conclusion present in the article.
What structure is mainly used in the article?
What is the intended effect of this article on the audience?
Consider the author's purpose and claim. Categorize the evidence below from most impactful to least impactful in supporting their claim.
As technology has quickly evolved, the teaching materials about news literacy have not kept up.
With so much information to sort through, experts say that educators and parents also have to play a role in helping students separate fact from fiction.
"Facebook, Twitter and Google, are trying to figure out how to stop the spread of misinformation."
Most Effective
Somewhat Effective
Ineffective