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Evaluatingmeans making a judgment about what you read, and explaining why. Did you find the information you need? Did the author use interesting words? Were there great pictures? Those are called criteria.
Welcome, space traveler! You are piloting a brand new spaceship. You know just how to fly it. This is good, because you have a mission. You must go and explore the distant Star System Magla.
Star System Magla lies at the very far edge of things. It will be a long voyage. You have polished your control buttons and your steeragig. A good book will make the time fly as you travel on.
Your goal: Find a good book to make the time fly.
Time flies by at the speed of light as you read your book. Now you are approaching the Magla System!
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First, decide what criteria you will use to pick a book. Think about what is important for you when choosing a good book—those things are criteria. Maybe you want a book with pictures. Maybe you want an interesting story. It's up to you!
What information do you need to make your choice?
Choose one criteria to pick a book:
Here you are in Star System Magla. Danger! Your spaceship is low on fuel! Luckily, you have enough air in your space mask to go out and get fuel. But hurry!
Your new goal: Find a planet where you can refuel your rocket.
Onward to explore! Your first mission is to find out what the planets in star system Magla are made of. You'll need to collect samples, but you don't have any air left in your space mask!
Your new goal: Find a planet with lots of rocks, minerals and landforms to study.
Well done! Your next mission is to choose a spot where future Earthlings could land and build a city.
Your new goal: Find a planet where Earthlings could survive for many years.
You have spent weeks exploring Star Stystem Magla. You need a vacation! Look for a safe place to hang out in the sun before you fly home.
Your new goal: Find a planet here in Magla for a beach vacation!
What information do you need to pick a planet for refueling?
What information do you need to make your choice?
Choose criterion:
Choose two criteria:
Choose four criteria:
Now look for a book that will meet your criteria.
Read and evaluate each one based on that criteria.
Now read and evaluate another book.
You need to rate all the books for this goal.
Now look at these books to find the information you need.
Find a good book to make the time fly.
Find a planet where you can refuel your rocket.
Find a planet with lots of rocks, minerals and landforms to study.
Find a planet where Earthlings could survive for many years.
Find a planet here in Magla for a beach vacation!
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Click again to open book
Your criteria:
You have evaluated all four books!
Find a good book to make the time fly.
Now click on the book you would read to pass the time on the long voyage.
Back to BookshelfWhich planet do you want to land on to refuel?
Which planet do you want to land on to find minerals and landforms?
Which planet do you want to land on to build a city for Earthlings?
Which planet do you want to land on to take your beach vacation?
No, this planet does not meet the goal. Pick a different planet.
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You have refueled your rocket and are ready to continue your voyage!
You have explored the planet and gathered many interesting rocks and minerals. You are ready to continue your voyage.
You have marked out a great location for a new city for Earthlings. You are now ready to continue your voyage.
You have enjoyed a wonderful beach vacation on Bombonut. You are ready to return to Earth.
Congratulations! You've earned your evaluating stars.
Use them to make judgements about what you read — and don't forget to explain why!
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Evaluating means making a judgment about what your read, and explaining why.
Evaluate books to help you on your trip.
First choose your criteria. Then read a book on the shelf. Evaluate the book to decide if it meets your criteria.
Then rate the book using stars:
Repeat for each book on the shelf. Continue on your journey until you reach your destination, Magla.
