As a student investigator in class chat, students judge whether an online claim is believable by checking one visible clue, then write a trust, verify, or pause recommendation.
Students create in ElementariCheck one online detail, then decide whether to trust itThis is the project students open and build in Studio.
Pacing
1 week · 5 × 45 min
Grade
Grade 6
Coding
Beginner
Students codeDragOn Page StartSequenceParallel
Opens a private practice project in the Studio — no account needed.
What evidence from a page and from other independent sources helps me decide whether to trust an online claim?
Students will be able to
Write a short interactive story scene that names one visible post detail, records one check, and gives a recommendation.
Focus on one visible post detail, one extra source check, and a recommendation to trust, verify more, or pause.
Put your chosen detail, the single check result, and one recommendation together in a short interactive story scene.
Key vocabulary
surface cluescheck creator or datepause when unresolved
The student journey
This is a build — not a worksheet packet
Every lesson runs like the story students are about to make: read it, write it, build it, polish it, publish it. The printables scaffold each stage — the published Elementari project is the destination.
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Read
Students read a short, high-interest passage — a real-world hook, not a dry textbook definition — to spark ideas for what they'll make.
📖Pause Before the Broadcast
This is a fictional mentor story used for practice.…
SourcesAssociation of College and Research LibrariesDigital Inquiry Group
In the studio, students bring the project to life — adding art and following the exact writing and coding steps shown below. The Studio Compass walks them through it, one step at a time.
🧭Studio CompassStep 1 / 7
Build the cover
Key words — tap to learnOn Drag
Each step checks off & advances on its own
All 7 studio steps · dynamic to the project
1Build the cover~15 min
2Build the opening~5 min
3Build the opening~30 min
4Build the build-up~30 min
5Build the build-up~5 min
6Build the resolution~15 min
7Build the ending~5 min
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Polish
ongoing
Teacher and peer feedback pin right onto the project — students revise until it's ready to share.
Feedback on the project2 pins
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Add one more sentence here so readers get the full picture.
👍 2Teacher
A
The interaction is clear — it helps the reader follow the project!
A couple of things to gather, a few quick steps to prep — then you're ready to hand it to students.
What you need
A device per student or pair
Internet connection
Headphones or speakers
Prep · about 10 min
1Print the student kits
2Assign this lesson to your students
3Skim the build steps
Teacher background
What you need to know
Surface clues can motivate a check, but trust comes from who created the content and whether independent sources support the claim; if checks leave the claim unresolved, the responsible choice is to pause and say so.
Key terms
surface clues
Visible features on a post that can prompt you to investigate the source further.
check creator or date
Look for who made the content and when it was published to help judge if it fits the claim.
pause when unresolved
Decide not to share until the information is confirmed when your checks do not settle the claim.
Watch for these misconceptions
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Students name a surface cue but do not record any check result. →Ask: 'What single extra page or profile did you open and what did it show?' and have them write that result before recommending.
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Recommendations that repeat the surface cue as proof instead of comparing independent sources. →Prompt students to name at least one independent page or feed they checked and whether it confirmed the claim.
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Interactions (drags, animations) do not trigger or block navigation. →Play each page and test the drag controls; if an interaction fails, toggle its trigger object or reassign the target so the reveal/animation works.
Standards alignment
Aligned to the standards you teach
Every task maps to a specific standard, so planning and reporting are covered.
Tracking 7 frameworks: Common Core ELA, Common Core Math, NGSS +4
CCSS · ELA5ISTE12 frameworks · 6 standards · DOK 2–3
CCSS · ELA
Common Core State Standards — English Language Arts
5 standards
W.6.2
Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Also addressedW.6.1 · W.6.3 · W.6.8 · L.6.6
ISTE
ISTE Standards for Students
1 standard
6
Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
Full task-by-task mapping — including Depth of Knowledge — is in the answer key.
Differentiation & accessibility
Built to reach every learner
One lesson, three built-in paths — with accessibility baked into the materials, not bolted on afterward.
Extra support
Emerging readers & writers
Read-aloud and multilingual support in the Elementari build
Studio Compass highlights one task at a time — including the coding
Sentence frames and a word bank so it is never a blank page
On grade
The core lesson
The passage and storyboard exactly as written
Model answers and “look-fors” in the answer key
Self-check chips at every milestone
Ready for more
Extension & challenge
Challenge vocabulary and a real-world extension question
Deepen one existing page or interaction — without changing the required mechanics
A longer, evidence-based reflection prompt
Accessibility, built inPredictable step-by-step structureOne task at a time · Studio CompassHighlighted response areasLow-stimulation printMovement-friendly pacingDesigned so every student can design, write, and code — with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia in mind.
Questions
Teacher FAQ
Do I — or my students — need to know how to code?
No. Coding concepts are introduced in plain language exactly when students need them, and Studio Compass confirms each milestone so students keep moving without you troubleshooting. The teacher guide walks you through the whole build, answers included.
How long does this lesson take?
About 1 week, paced into 45-minute class periods. You can spread it out or compress it — students pick up where they left off, so it doesn't have to finish in one sitting.
What devices does this lesson work on?
Students can read, write, code, and publish on Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, laptops, or desktops. All they need is a modern browser — nothing to download or install.
What is Studio Compass?
Studio Compass is the step-by-step guide inside the Studio. It shows students what to do next, identifies the exact coding blocks they need, and confirms completed milestones so they can keep moving independently.
How does this lesson support different learners?
This lesson includes read-to-me with synchronized highlighting, a built-in glossary, and picture-based storyboarding, with writing and coding scaffolds you can dial up or down. Students can work with guided support or more independently — and still finish the same project.
Ready when you are
Bring this lesson to your class
Import your class, assign in one click, and watch them build — the whole kit comes with it.
