Overview

Grade 7 English Language Arts

Plan and Focus

24. Determine information needs

24.1 Research Information Literacy Misinformation

Master Information Literacy and Combat Digital Misinformation

Develop critical thinking skills to identify false information, evaluate source credibility, and practice responsible fact-checking in digital environments.

What You'll Learn

Students learn to identify misinformation through source credibility evaluation

Fact-checking strategies help verify information before believing or sharing

Digital citizenship principles guide responsible online information consumption practices

Critical thinking skills protect learners from misleading health claims

What You'll Practice

Evaluate viral social media posts for credibility and accuracy

Identify red flags in health claims and conspiracy theories

Practice fact-checking techniques using multiple reliable expert sources

Why This Matters

Mastering information literacy protects students from harmful misinformation while developing critical thinking skills essential for academic success and responsible digital citizenship.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Misinformation

Source Credibility

Fact-checking

Digital Literacy

Critical Thinking

AB Curriculum Aligned