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10.51 Columbian Exchange Worksheet

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This World Literature English worksheet provides structured practice on 10.51 Columbian Exchange. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Skill 10.51: Credible versus Questionable Sources Standard RA.10.51: Grade 10 rhetoric and argumentation skill focus: Credible versus Questionable Sources.

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World Literature

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A class is writing arguments about whether later bedtimes harm learning. They have three sources: (1) a 2018 study with a small sample, (2) a 2022 larger study with different results, (3) a 2024 review article explaining why studies differ and what is most supported. They want the most credible foundation for a claim.

Which source should be the foundation, and why?

AThe 2018 study because it was first.

BThe 2022 study because bigger always means correct.

CAny single study is enough if it supports your opinion.

DThe 2024 review article, because it synthesizes multiple studies, weighs evidence, and explains differences to support a careful conclusion.

Solution & Explanation:Choice D is correct because The 2024 review article, because it synthesizes multiple studies, weighs evidence, and explains differences to support a careful conclusion. It best applies the credibility check the question is testing, such as expertise, evidence, or bias.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A student finds an article quoting a statistic about climate. The article links to a dataset, but the dataset is from 1990–2000 and the article is making a claim about 2020–2025 trends. The author is a credentialed scientist, but the data are outdated for the claim.

What is the best evaluation?

ACredentials always override outdated data.

BOld data always predicts new trends.

CEven with a qualified author, the evidence doesn’t match the time period of the claim; newer corroborating data are needed.

DIf a dataset exists, it always fits.

Solution & Explanation:Choice C is correct because Even with a qualified author, the evidence doesn’t match the time period of the claim; newer corroborating data are needed. It best applies the credibility check the question is testing, such as expertise, evidence, or bias.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In a unit on media literacy, students analyze two articles about a new school meal plan. Article A: A local newspaper piece that interviews students, parents, and the nutrition director and includes budget numbers. Article B: A “community blog” post written by the owner of a competing meal service, calling the plan a “disaster” and linking to their order page.

Which is the best reason Article A is more credible?

AArticle B is more credible because it is angrier.

BIt includes multiple perspectives and verifiable details, while Article B has a direct business interest and persuasive intent.

CArticle B is more credible because it offers food.

DBoth are equal because they are about meals.

Solution & Explanation:Choice B is correct because It includes multiple perspectives and verifiable details, while Article B has a direct business interest and persuasive intent. It best applies the credibility check the question is testing, such as expertise, evidence, or bias.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for World Literature English students. It aligns with educational standard RA.10.51 (Grade 10 rhetoric and argumentation skill focus: Credible versus Questionable Sources.).