Article and Videos
Which Springboard article discusses the things that teenagers and youth spend their money on?
"$211 Billion and So Much to Buy"
Asks: who is the author? Are they qualified to talk about this topic?
Authority
the opposing argument to an author's claim
counterclaim
"Buy our product! Everyone else is!"
Bandwagon
In a website browser address bar, what does "www" stand for?
World Wide Web
Which Springboard article uses Webkinz as an example for how kids are targeting in advertising?
"Marketing to Kids Gets More Savvy"
Timeliness
an author's statement of opinion
claim
"100000% effective against all bacteria and germs"
Facts and Figures
According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on earth?
Pandora
Which "text" discussed the benefits of screen time for kids?
"3 fears" TED talk
Asks: what is the reason for writing this? Who is it directed towards?
Purpose/Audience
the reason why the claim might be trust, often facts or statistics
evidence
"You should drink Sprite Cranberry because Lebron James does"
Testimonial
Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita
Switzerland
Which text claimed that Ronald McDonald would get kids hooked on unhealthy food?
"Marketing to Kids Gets More Savvy with New Technology"
Asks: Is the content factual? Do they offer good sources?
Accuracy
how believable or trustworthy a text or source is
credibility
"If you buy this product, you'll be cooler and more unique than everyone else"
Avant-garde
What is the tallest breed of dog in the world
Great Dane
Which text claimed that kids watch at least 100 commercials a day?
"Facts About Marketing to Children"
Asks: is the information biased or opinionated? Is it trustworthy?
Credibility
the explanation of why the evidence supports the claim
commentary
"Escape to this relaxing island for the vacation of your dreams"
Transfer
What is the world's biggest island?
Greenland