How to S.P.O.T. Reliable Sources!

In this class we will learn how to analyze news sources to see if they are reliable or not. We will cover the S.P.O.T method, a four step process that helps to break down the information students should be able to find in a reliable source. After breaking down each step of the S.P.O.T. method, students will then go through real life examples of how to determine if a source is reliable or not in guided practice. This is a discussion based collaborative class where students will be interacting with each other. Students must have a solid background in reading for this class. 

The class is structured as follows:
-Introduction
-What is a reliable source?
-Why should I care about reliable sources?
-The S.P.O.T. Method (Source, Perspective, Outside sources, and Timeliness)
-Application of S.P.O.T. to a real life articles
-Wrap up discussion and questions