Assess and Select Your Sources
by Valerie Bodden
Lerner Classroom 2015
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- information literacy
- research skills
- critical thinking
- evaluating credibility
- media literacy
- digital citizenship
- fact-checking
- bias and reliability
About this book
This practical guide shows students how to tell which sources they can trust—both in the library and on the internet. With clear examples and step‑by‑step tips, it explains credibility, relevance, bias, and how to cross-check facts. Short chapters, photos, and sidebars make the information easy to use for research projects. Ideal for upper elementary and middle school students building strong research and media-literacy skills.
Setting: school libraries and the internet, present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Assess and Select Your Sources right for my child?
Yes — Assess and Select Your Sources is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include information literacy, research skills, critical thinking.
How long does it take to read Assess and Select Your Sources?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Assess and Select Your Sources takes around 16m to finish. The book has 2,600 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Assess and Select Your Sources have an AR quiz?
Yes — Assess and Select Your Sources has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Assess and Select Your Sources?
Assess and Select Your Sources has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.