Read the following article:

• News Literacy 101(Links to an external site.)from Common Sense Media

1. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/news-literacy-101

The article shares tips for how to help young people question and evaluate the information they see and hear online, on TV,in advertisements, and from friends. Although this article is geared toward kids, everyone can use these tips to become a more information-savvy person.

Think back to a time when you read something online that you weren't sure was true. What made you suspicious? What steps did you take to double-check the information - did you use any of the strategies shared in this article? Did the information turn out to be true or not?