Lesson 8: Media Literacy & "Post-Truth" Politics
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Learning Objective: Students will develop criteria to evaluate the reliability of digital information.
How can citizens distinguish between facts, opinions, and "Fake News"?
INQ 9–12.5, CIV 9–12.7
Students analyze current viral headlines for bias and sourcing. Purpose: To empower students as informed digital citizens. (DOK 4)
High-interest, simplified news articles for struggling readers.
"Fact-Check" challenge—verify three sources for a trending story.