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7.39 Source Credibility Checks Worksheet

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This Grade 7 English worksheet provides structured practice on 7.39 Source Credibility Checks. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Source Credibility Checks (Provided Text Sets) - Evaluate authority, accuracy, currency, and purpose using provided texts; distinguish claims from evidence and identify loaded language. (CCSS RI.7.8; TX TEKS §110.23(b)(8)(E); (12)(H); FL ELA.7.R.2.4; VA 7.RI.1(C); NY 7R8; GA ELAGSE7RI8)

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Grade 7

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Text Set: Text 1 (court document excerpt): includes case number, date, and sworn testimony. Text 2 (tabloid article): "Shocking secrets revealed! Sources say..." Text 3 (podcast): "I think what REALLY happened is..."

Which source has the highest authority for what was officially said in the case, and why?

AText 1, because it is an official primary record with identifiable details and legal accountability.

BText 3, because it offers a theory.

CText 2 and Text 3 together, because they are popular.

DText 2, because it claims to reveal secrets.

Solution & Explanation:Primary official records are the most authoritative for official statements. Tabloids and opinions may add interpretation but are less reliable for what was said.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A blog post claims a new classroom tool "triples learning." The only metric shown is time spent on the app, not test results or skill measures.

What is the key problem with the evidence?

ATools cannot be measured.

BTime on apps always equals learning.

CTriples is always an exact word.

DIt uses a weak or irrelevant measure for 'learning' and does not show actual achievement outcomes.

Solution & Explanation:Claims must match evidence. Time spent is not the same as learning gains; credible evidence would include validated assessments or performance measures.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Text A (policy brief): "We estimate savings of $2 million. Assumptions: fuel price $3.20/gal; ridership +5%." Text B (press conference quote): "This plan will save tons of money, guaranteed!"

Which detail in Text A most increases credibility compared with Text B?

AUsing the word 'guaranteed'

BSpeaking aloud at a press conference

CUsing the phrase 'tons of money'

DListing assumptions that show how the estimate was calculated

Solution & Explanation:Transparent assumptions let readers evaluate whether the estimate is reasonable. A vague guarantee offers no method or limits.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 English students. It aligns with educational standard RI.7.8 (Trace and evaluate arguments and specific claims, assessing whether reasoning and evidence are sound and relevant.).