Explore connections within and between informational texts with this lesson about encyclopedia articles. Middle schoolers write encyclopedia articles focusing on topics in American history. They discuss how to determine credibility online, practice fact checking, assess their own ability to read actively and skeptically, and write memos that educate others on how to do so. 

Concepts

integrating technology, active reading, reading comprehension, the united states

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Additional Tags

american history, encyclopedia articles, active reading, Informational Text, make connections, integrate information, english language arts

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Pros

• Provides vocabulary, assessment options, extensions, and interdisciplinary connections

Cons

• None