The changes in how news is consumed (and produced) described above have also made it harder to verify if a particular news item is accurate – and made it easier for misinformation to be spread, either intentionally or unintentionally.
Themes
D. Current Events
Specific Expectations:
Skills – Processing skills
7. compare sources of information for accuracy, relevancy, reliability and validity
8. draw inferences from information
9. make generalizations from broadly-based authenticated information
10. identify and evaluate alternative answers, conclusions, solutions or decisions
9.0 use library and electronic research tools to collect information on a given topic [GCO 2]
22.0 synthesize information from multiple sources or from complex and lengthy texts and make inferences based on this information
MediaSmarts Resources
1.2 participate collaboratively and cooperatively.
2.3 present and produce relevant and engaging news.
3.2 analyze the impact of amateur and professional journalists.
3.3 recognizes the impact of economic, social, historical, and political forces on journalism.
Overall Expectations:
A1: Learners will apply listening, speaking and non-verbal communication skills and strategies to understand and communicate meaning for various audiences, purposes, and contexts.
Specific Expectations:
A1.1 Use listening strategies to understand oral communication and interact with various context.
A1.2 Use oral and non-verbal communication strategies to interpret and contribute to the meaning of messages and information.
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Overall Expectations: Communication and Teamwork
Specific Expectations:
1. The reader learns that reading can fulfill a variety of important purposes for the reader.
Specific Expectations:
2. becomes aware of the importance of reading for school success, for success in one’s business and social life, and for satisfaction as a leisure activity.
4. increases the level of attention to and active involvement in reading in order to accomplish a purpose.