Grade 6 · Writing · Lesson 3

Use credible sources to support claims

A strong argument depends on reliable information. A source is credible when you can trust that the information it contains is accurate, honest, and up-to-date. Learning to evaluate sources before you use them is one of the most important skills in argumentative writing.

What this lesson teaches

1Evaluate a source for credibility using criteria: author, publisher, date, and purpose
2Distinguish between credible sources (peer-reviewed, official, expert) and non-credible ones (biased, anonymous, outdated)
3Sort a set of sources into Credible and Not Credible using evidence-based reasoning
4Match each source to the specific reason that makes it credible or not credible

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