With so many ways to follow the news today, it is imperative to think critically about the sources of information we are turning to. Here is a fantastic graphic organizer that will help your learners develop the skills to properly analyze news sources, considering their source, content, and overall message.

Concepts

media bias, Media Literacy, primary source analysis, primary sources

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Additional Tags

news analysis, primary source analysis, media bias, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Offer a range of current event topics and have learners choose the one that interests them the most as their first assignment with this graphic organizer
• After several assignments using the worksheet, continually refer to the key questions during your discussions of current events and primary sources to build a consistent practice of analysis

Classroom Considerations

• The resource was originally intended to prepare for a presidential election, but can easily apply to general news coverage

Pros

• Includes sample of a completed graphic organizer
• Well-designed graphic organizer for news source analysis

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.6 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.6 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.6