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Spot the Scam: Use Argumentative Writing to Stop Misinformation

Description

Uncover the truth behind misleading social media posts! In this interactive lesson, students will critically analyze a social media post by an influencer, identify misinformation, and create compelling counter-posts using evidence. Engage your students in developing critical thinking and argumentative writing skills while navigating the digital world responsibly. Learning Outcome: Students read a set of sources and inquire to identify misinformation. They practice researching, analyzing evidenc...

SUBJECTS
English Language Arts
Other
GRADES
6th-8th
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
Open question
AI Feedback
Drawings
Poll
DURATION
45 minutes
STANDARDS
TEKS-ELAR-7.10B
TEKS-ELAR-8.10
TEKS-ELAR-8.10B
TEKS-ELAR-6.11
TEKS-ELAR-6.11C
TEKS-ELAR-7.11
TEKS-ELAR-7.11C
TEKS-ELAR-8.11
TEKS-ELAR-8.11C
TEKS-ELAR-6.5
TEKS-ELAR-6.5F
TEKS-ELAR-7.5
TEKS-ELAR-7.5F
TEKS-ELAR-8.5
TEKS-ELAR-8.5F
TEKS-ELAR-6.6
TEKS-ELAR-6.6C
TEKS-ELAR-7.6
TEKS-ELAR-7.6C
TEKS-ELAR-8.6
TEKS-ELAR-8.6C
TEKS-ELAR-6.10
TEKS-ELAR-6.10B
TEKS-ELAR-7.10
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.4
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Grade Level
6th
Product Category
Health & Wellness
Social Media Outlet
TikTok
Influencer's Age
18-25
Author's Purpose
Persuade