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Common Core State Standard
L.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: Video of a current news event is presented for discussion to encourage student participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the video. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support.
L.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: Video of a current news event is presented for discussion to encourage student participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the video. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support.
01/31/2022
Teaching students to decipher fake news
News literacy means understanding and making sure the news consumers read, watch and hear is actually keeping them informed. Eric Jourgensen, an English and journalism teacher at Palm Beach Central High School, has a passion for teaching the subject. He says it’s all about giving students a sense of awareness of what’s real and what’s not. "To me, it's the students being able to decipher what they see," Jourgensen said. "It’s getting more and more difficult especially with the proliferation of social media."■Class discussion: Can you tell what is real or what is not when you read? Researchers say many schoolkids are falling victim disinformation and conspiracy fantasies – usually starting around age 14. What sources of information can you trust? Have you had any lessons in news literacy? Do you ever check out different news sources before deciding if a news report is true? Are you attracted to reports that support what you already may believe? Do you ever seek out reports that challenge your beliefs? Why or why not?