Thursday, May 2, 2019

Announcements and Reminders for Thursday, May 2, 2019:                           Today you will retake the CRAAP Test. On Monday, May 6, we will begin the new Monday schedule with all four classes, then lunch at the end.

Targets for Today: I can show what I know about checking for useful and reliable sources.

Today’s  Agenda Thursday, May 2, 2019: Hand in your Lewis and Clark paper.  It was homework if you didn't finish it in class.  Today you will be able to retake the CRAAP Test. 1.  Take a test on using the CRAAP Test.   2.  Partner Fluency Practice -- Each time you read, record it on your graph. 3.  Individual Reading Time  -- Record your reading on your reading log.  A4 used their 8 pm appointment. Becoming more Computer Savvy!                   Savvy means having practical knowledge. You, too, can be computer savvy!      "The trouble with quotes on the Internet  is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Abraham Lincoln ve·rac·i·ty /vəˈrasədē/ noun conformity to facts; accuracy. "officials expressed doubts concerning the veracity of the story  Synonyms: truthfulness, truth, accuracy, accurateness, correctness,  exactness, precision,  preciseness, realism, authenticity, faithfulness, fidelity;  reputability, honesty, sincerity, trustworthiness, reliability,  dependability, scrupulousness, ethics, morality, righteousness,  virtuousness, decency, goodness, probity "They expressed doubts about the veracity of the story." sat·ire /ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/ noun the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. synonyms: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature;  irony, sarcasm "in recent years, the phenomenon has become the subject of satire"

If You Were Absent: Complete the reading make-up for today and study for the test on the CRAAP Test.  Reading Log Make-Up Log 2018.doc

Vocabulary: CRAAP Test Currency      How up-to-date is it?    Relevance       Is it what I need or want?  Does it help me? Authority        Who wrote or published this?         What makes them an expert? Accuracy         Is the information correct?          Can you verify it in more than one place? Purpose         Why did they create this?  to inform or teach?  to persuade?                                 to sell?  to entertain?          How biased is it?   For more explanation, see The CRAAP Test for Finding Trustworthy Sources.

Help and Enrichment  Just for fun:  https://www.theonion.com/new-study-books-dont-take-you-anywhere-1819563809 For the blog assignment, go to  About Mrs. Dorsey Also look at a post like today's.