1 · Before reading
Set the evidence norm.
Ask students to identify the evidence a claim would require before accepting a confident answer. Establish that a fluent claim and a verified claim are different things.
Facilitation sequence
Prepare, investigate, reflect.
2 · During the story
Pause at decisions.
Give readers time to name what supports a conclusion, what is missing, and which study supports or source checks are appropriate.
3 · After reading
Frame the final.
Use the supplemental final as a learning reflection. Review uncertainty, source boundaries, and responsible next steps rather than presenting an outcome guarantee.
Educator tools
What is available here.
Reader launch
The Read the story action above opens the exact independent reader experience used by students.
Facilitation guidance
Use the three-step sequence above to set expectations before, during, and after the investigation.
Study supports
The reader includes evidence decisions and original supplemental study supports. Keep feedback focused on reasoning and documentation.
Privacy boundary
Use district-approved routines for any student records, public-facing work, or local civic activity. Do not require personal details in the story experience.