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Checking whether a school rumor is true: school support guide
Grades 3–5 · Ready-made original
Checking whether a school rumor is true: school support plan
Support focus
Tell the difference between a claim and something known.
Example situation
A student says recess is canceled for the whole week. Noor has only heard it from that student. No teacher has announced a change.
Student words or action
Noor says, “We do not know that yet.” Noor asks the teacher instead of passing the story along.
Adult response
“Let’s look at the first direction together. Here is the part to begin with.”
A supported practice
A classmate says the art room moved. The class schedule still lists the old room.
What information is known and what needs checking?
An example response: “Let's ask the teacher which room we should use.”
A second practice
A student hears that a field-day activity is canceled but has seen no announcement.
What information is known and what needs checking?
An example response: Keep the cancellation marked unconfirmed and ask the school contact who manages the activity.
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. What information is known and what needs checking?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What information is known and what needs checking?