Original Prompt# Reliable or Unreliable Narrator?
**Name:** ________________________________ **Date:** _______________
## Directions
Read each scenario carefully. Decide whether the speaker or narrator is **reliable** or **unreliable**. Do not base your decision only on whether you agree with the person. Consider the quality of the evidence, the narrator's position, possible motives, emotional state, and whether outside evidence supports the claim.
For each scenario:
1. Identify the narrator's **claim**....
This resource focuses on mastering the critical analysis of narrator reliability in various scenarios. Students are guided to evaluate narrators by identifying their claims, assessing the evidence provided, and understanding their motives to determine credibility. The document includes a series of model and practice scenarios ranging from a tech CEO to a robbery witness, each illustrating different aspects of reliability or unreliability. Key terms such as 'claim,' 'evidence,' and 'motivation/bias' are explained, and students are encouraged to draw conclusions based on these factors. The resource culminates in a reflective section that prompts students to consider their challenges in the assessment process, fostering deeper comprehension and critical thinking skills regarding narrative reliability.