News Literacy

Today’s media landscape has made analytical thinking skills more important than ever. From the moment we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep each night, we are bombarded with content from media outlets of all kinds. These information sources include alternative news platforms, citizen journalists, and traditional news sites that must find a profitable space in the digital age. This essential series explains how and why young readers must approach all online and print content with a critical eye. Each book hones critical thinking skills and presents solutions to the problems we face in the internet age, empowering readers to separate fact from fiction in their digital feed.
Each Book Contains:
• Information to guide the reader in discerning the validity and objectivity of online sources
• Case studies that show the real-world impact of disinformation
• Explanations of fact-checking and verification processes
• Strategies for approaching the news and online content like a seasoned reader
Curriculum Connections:
• Stimulates critical thinking about news sources and digital media
• Develops high-level reading skills
• Provides explanations of how various media shape public opinion