Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

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OPVL: Evaluating Sources

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When using a source, it is important to determine its reliability and validity. In other words, is the source believable? Is the data current and reliable, or too outdated? Is it biased, and therefore, unreliable? This resource will help students learn how to evaluate each source based on its origin, purpose, value, and limitation (OPVL). A chart that may be used as a poster or handout, along with an OPVL template is included.

7th - 12th

For All Subjects, Writing

School Improvement Persuasive Essay Opinion Writing Scaffolded Unit Grades 5–8

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Smarter Teaching K-8

Do you ever wonder what students really think about their school? This engaging School Solutions Persuasive Essay resource gives students in grades 5–8 the chance to share their honest ideas, reflect on real school needs, and propose thoughtful solutions through purposeful writing. Instead of writing about a generic prompt, students are invited to think critically about their own school community and explain what change they believe would make the biggest difference. This persuasive writing l

5th - 8th

Civics, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

CCSS

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.6

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