Rumor and Conjecture

Unit 1

Fact and Opinion

Information Literacy

Lesson 8, (Day 2)

9th and 10th

Grade

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Timers

CURRICULUM STANDARDS

IL 2.1c: Define rumor and conjecture
IL 2.1c Identify rumors or conjectures in speech or text

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AoT Lesson Activity

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Lesson Vocabulary

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Rumor or Conjecture?

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From Rumor to Conjecture

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The Impact of Rumors and
Conjectures

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Class President Speech

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Use Information to Create a
Story

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DOL

10 minutes

Total time

60 minutes

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● Do Now handout (Slide 8)

● Rumor or Conjecture?(Slide 12)

● Class President Speech(Slide 15)

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Resources

Learning Objective: SWBAT define rumor and
conjecture and identify rumor and conjecture in
speech or text.

DOL: Given a text, the SW identify rumors and
conjectures within a text correctly 4 out of 5 times
to show mastery.

Learning Objective + DOL

Do Now

Use the Do Now handout about Bees to determine if the statements represent a fact or opinion.

Image found on: https://www.britannica.com/animal/bee

Rumor

Conjecture

Lesson Vocabulary

A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

​​Rumor

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

​Conjecture

Lesson Vocabulary

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What is an example of a rumor?

What is an example of a conjecture?

Rumor or Conjecture?

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Determine if the statement is an example of a rumor or conjecture.

Multiple Choice

 If we look at a city’s precipitation data for 29 out of 30 days and see that it has been raining every single day it would be a good guess that it will be raining the 30th day as well.

• Rumor

• Conjecture

Multiple Choice

Jason transferred to a different school so that he could play football on the varsity team.

• Conjecture

• Rumor

Drag and Drop

My classmate told me that Mrs. Smith will be absent on Friday and will cancel Monday’s science test.​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Rumor

Conjecture

Inference

Divergent Thinking

Drag and Drop

Based on the evidence provided in court, we can determine that the defendant is innocent.​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Convergent Thinking

Rumor

Inference

Conjecture

Metacognitive Thinking

From Rumor to Conjecture

Video from YouTube

Identify rumors and write conjectures.

Open Ended

After watching the video, please write down two rumors you heard while watching the short film. Label your answers 1.) and 2.)

The Impact of Rumors and Conjectures

I know the information represents _______ because _____

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Class President Speech

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Read and discuss the Class President Speech.

Class President Speech

Read the Class President Speech and identify the rumors and conjectures that can be found in the speech.

Ladies and gentlemen, young citizens of our great campus,

Today, I am honored to address a group of bright minds that represent the future of our school. I would like for you to vote for me, Juan Hernandez, to be the next class president.  In our interconnected world, where information flows freely and rapidly, it's crucial for us to engage in conversations that are grounded in facts and critical thinking.  If you vote for me, I will make sure that we engage in conversations about creating a positive school environment.

Open Ended

Today, I am honored to address a group of bright minds that represent the future of our school.

Open Ended

I would like for you to vote for me, Juan Hernandez, to be the next class president. 

Recently, you might have heard whispers about a potential change in our campus system. Some say that a new policy is on the horizon, one that could revolutionize the way we learn.  The new policy will also change what we eat during lunch.  Last year’s class president was told about longer school days and different lunch menus. I know these changes impact our campus but I would like to be a class president that will help to address campus issues and issues that affect the world.

Open Ended

Recently, you might have heard whispers about a potential change in our campus system.

Open Ended

The new policy will also change what we eat during lunch.

Use Information to Create Rumors and Conjectures

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"In a small town nestled between mountains, lived a
young woman named Amelia. She was known for her
fascination with old artifacts and her antique shop on the corner of Oak Street."

Open Ended

"In a small town nestled between mountains, lived a
young woman named Amelia. She was known for her
fascination with old artifacts and her antique shop on the corner of Oak Street."

Demonstration of Learning

Given a text, the SW identify rumors and conjectures
within a text correctly 4 out of 5 times to show mastery.

DOL Handout

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