This task presents students with two TikTok videos and asks which is a more trustworthy source about the practice of ostracism in ancient Athens. By reading laterally about both accounts, successful students will discover that Honor Cargill-Martin is a published author and PhD student with a master’s degree in Greek history, while Angus McNeil (@hundredcityrun) is a marathon runner raising money for charity. Students should determine that Post A is a better source for learning about ostracism because Cargill-Martin is likely more knowledgeable about ancient history.
Level: Proficient
Student identifies that Post A is a better source because Honor Cargill-Martin is an author and PhD student who is likely knowledgeable about ancient history, while Post B is from Angus McNeil, a marathon runner.
Level: Emergent
Student notes that Post A is from a PhD student but fails to explain why this makes it a better source for learning about ostracism.
Level: Basic
Student selects Post B as more trustworthy, suggests A and B are equally trustworthy, or provides an irrelevant explanation for selecting Post A.