RumorGuard Report: Don't Be Fooled
This close reading handout helps students analyze an example of viral misinformation featured on RumorGuard.
Resource Library
Looking for classroom resources? NLP’s resource library includes lesson plans, classroom activities, posters and infographics, quizzes, training materials and videos for educators teaching news literacy.
Slides: AI-generated news or not?
In this classroom activity, students determine whether three examples of news articles are AI-generated or written by journalists.
Sift quiz: Fact-checking red flags
This quiz tests fact-checking skills by examining three examples of misinformation and looking for signs that indicate false claims.
Sift quiz: Misinformation
The three questions in this quiz address each of these tactics by sharing labeled examples of misinformation and asking
Sift quiz: Artificial intelligence
This four-question quiz tests basic knowledge of generative AI and includes two AI-generated images for students to examine. Have
Detecting tricks of context
This infographic shows how to spot four common tricks of context to avoid being fooled online.
News Diary
In this activity, students will commit to following daily news coverage from a credible, standards-based news organization for a
Daily Do Now slides
This collection of “do now” resources is an ideal way to maximize news literacy learning in the opening minutes
In brief: News media bias
Infographic with six tips on how to think more clearly about news media bias and a list of different
6 things to know about AI
Artificial intelligence technology is not new, but dramatic advances in generative AI have captured the world’s attention and are
News Goggles: Flora Peir, The 19th*
In this video, we talk to news editor Flora Peir of The 19th*, a nonprofit newsroom that reports
Breaking news checklist
When big news breaks, it can be hard to cut through the noise and find accurate information. Misinformation thrives
"News Matters" Unit Plan
The News Literacy Project and TIME for Kids teamed up to create “News Matters,” a three-week unit plan intended
Grades:
4-6
Grade band expectations for news literacy
This grade band expectations document is designed to support a districtwide approach to teaching news literacy.
News Goggles: Nami Sumida, San Francisco Chronicle
This week, we talk to data journalist Nami Sumida about her work reporting stories and creating interactive graphics on
News Goggles: Kent Porter, The Press Democrat
This week, we talk to Kent Porter about his work as a photojournalist at the Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Fact-Checker
In this lesson, students review examples of misinformation, identify a rumor pattern and create a list of red flags
News Goggles: Karena Phan, The Associated Press
This week, we talk to Karena Phan, a reporter for the news verification team at The Associated Press. Phan
News Goggles: Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times
This week, we talk to Los Angeles Times reporter Libor Jany about his role covering the Los Angeles Police
News Goggles: Candace Buckner, The Washington Post
This week, we talk to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post about her role as a sports columnist. Buckner
News Goggles: Emilie Munson, Times Union
This week, we talk to data reporter Emilie Munson of the Times Union, a local news organization based in
Evaluate credibility using the RumorGuard 5 Factors
Don’t get caught off guard. Recognize misinformation and stop it in its tracks by using RumorGuard’s 5 Factors for
News Goggles: María Luisa Paúl, The Washington Post
This week, we talk to Washington Post reporter María Luisa Paúl about her recent story on 7-year-old Tariq, whose
In brief: Confirmation bias and motivated reasoning
People generally feel that their opinions are rational and carefully considered. But in reality, we are all vulnerable to
"Storm Lake" discussion guide on the importance of local journalism
This discussion guide serves as a companion for adult learners and community members viewing the PBS documentary Storm Lake.
News Lit Quiz: Should you share it? Education edition
The best way for you to help reduce misinformation online is to avoid sharing it.
News Goggles: Seana Davis, Reuters
This week, we talk to Seana Davis, a journalist with the Reuters Fact Check team, about her work monitoring,
News Lit Quiz: The easiest quiz of all time
The News Literacy Quiz may be dubbed as one of the easiest quizzes of all time... But how would
News Lit Quiz: Can you make sense of data?
Can you make sense of data? — a quiz from the News Literacy Project and SAS, tests your ability
News Lit Quiz: How newsrooms work
Take this quiz and see if you are a true newshound!
News Lit Quiz: Avoid the trap of conspiratorial thinking
This quiz is designed to help you learn to recognize conspiratorial thinking and understand its consequences.
News Lit Quiz: Is it legit? Vetting news sources for credibility
It can be tough to know what to trust. So, what does “credibility” look like, and how can you
News Goggles: Candice Norwood, The 19th*
This week, we talk to journalist Candice Norwood about her role as a breaking news reporter at The 19th*.
Framework for Teaching News Literacy
Our Framework offers standards, questions, objectives, performance tasks and learning activities for educator planning.
In brief: Misinformation
Few problems with our information environment are more pressing or prominent than the proliferation of misinformation online.
News Goggles: Miguel Otárola, Colorado Public Radio
This week, we talk to Miguel Otárola about how he decides which story ideas to pursue.
Is it legit? Five steps for vetting a news source
Many sources compete for attention online, including partisan blogs and bogus sites posing as legitimate news organizations. It can
News Goggles: Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune
This week, we talk to Emily Hoerner of the Chicago Tribune about her recent story on public restroom access.
News Goggles: Lionel Ramos, Oklahoma Watch
How do journalists see news? Put on a pair of “news goggles” and check out these conversations with professional
How to teach news literacy in polarizing times
The historic upheaval that dominated previous headlines — including a global pandemic, a national reckoning over racial injustice, a
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