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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: "No News From Auschwitz" by A. M. Rosenthal [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This two-page PDF is the article "No News from Auschwitz" by A. M. Rosenthal, written after his visit to Auschwitz, the site of the Nazi concentration camp. It was published in The New York Times in 1958. RI.11-12.10b Text Complexity
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Responsible Thinking: Analyzing Arguments and Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Contains many points to consider when analyzing someone's arguments and evidence, such as the hidden assumptions, cultural assumptions, and testability. Each is explained in a short paragraph with a link to additional discussions on...
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Critical Reading: Inference and Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site defines inference and analysis. It explains how analysis works, goals of analysis, levels, bases, and how to analyze text. RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1, RI.9-10.1 textual evidence and inferences, RI.11-12.1 textual evidence and...
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Santa Rosa Library: How to Evaluate Information Resources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Tips and information about how to evaluate resources, both print and electronic. Includes information about source authority, purpose, objectivity, currency, completeness, and relevance. It includes a printable handout (top right)with...
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St. John's University: Remembering What You Read

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from St. John's University explains some effective strategies for remembering what you read. Gives tips on creating associations that greatly increase reading memory. RI.11-12.10a & b Text Complexity
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Daniel J. Kurland: Critical Reading: Inference: Reading Ideas as Well as Words

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This college instructor offers his insights into critical reading and how to develop skills to interpret as well as comprehend the written word. RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1, RI.9-10.1 textual evidence and inference.
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Nielsen Norman Group: Guidelines for Multimedia on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Guidelines on how to design presentations for web media. This is an old article and some of the information is outdated, but much is still relevant. SL.9-10.5 Audio Visuals, RI.11-12.7 Eval Different Media/format....
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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Reading Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Mind Tools reviews six different strategies to help you read more effectively. RI.11-12.10a Text Complexity
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Critical Reading: How the Language Really Works: What's Critical Thinking?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Reading and writing are essentially thinking. This site examines the aspects of critical thinking, including rationality, self-awareness, honesty, open-mindedness, discipline, and judgment. RI.11-12.10a Text Complexity
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Carson Newman College: Critical Reading of an Essay's Argument

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Extensive examination of what it means to critically read an argument. This process is sometimes called "critical reading," or "close reading," or "active reading." First the differences between reading to extract information and reading...
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Smekens: Integrate Information Across Diverse Media Formats

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Read about strategies to help students integrate information across diverse media formats. Includes video. [4:18]

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