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If it's on the Internet, it must be true ... right? Introduce young Internet explorers to the importance of fact-checking through a fun web-based activity. Pairs work together to read and analyze biographies about world explorers, then use reliable sources to create a persuasive letter that corrects errors in each biography.
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Instructional Ideas
- Expand on the writing assignment by incorporating a poster or presentation about one or more of the explorers
- Use the activity as a culminating assessment for an explorers unit
Classroom Considerations
- Partners need a computer with Internet access to perform research and send an email
- The lesson builds on four previous lessons, available at the same website
Pros
- Pupils receive an email response to their persuasive letters
- The exercise promotes critical thinking and sharpens fact-checking skills
Cons
- None