Analyzing Conflicting Information — Drills · Grade 8 English
Chapter: Informational Reading & MediaWhat these drills covers
By the end of Analyzing Conflicting Information you should be able to:
- I can compare two texts on the same topic and identify specifically where they disagree.
- I can determine whether a disagreement is about facts or about interpretation.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: conflicting information, fact, interpretation.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Sources can disagree about facts, dates, definitions, values, or recommendations. Identify the exact point of disagreement before deciding which is more useful. Show an actual application before considering the method recalled.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
Recency matters for changing facts, but does not guarantee a sound method or matching scope. Compare dates, definitions, and how each claim was gathered.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.