Students examined articles to determine their veracity Since this class is co-taught, students had ample opportunity for individual clarification from teachers. They made reasoned judgments about the articles, rather than jumping to conclusions

Thinking Critically About News

Students in Grade 10 English worked on their critical thinking skills, determining which news stories were real, and which were "fake." 

Using topical issues to help students learn to think critically is another way we prepare our students for the future.

A good example of this approach was used recently in our Grade 10 English class. Students examined online articles about racism and homelessness and worked in small groups to build the skills needed to determine which stories were real and which were “fake.” Students then assessed their learning by viewing a TedX Talk by Morgan Campbell called “Race, Sports, and Telling True Stories.” Since this class is co-taught, students had ample opportunity for individual clarification from teachers.

Being able to read and think critically is a vital skill if students hope to participate meaningfully in civic life and navigate successfully the growing body of online content that is presented as truth.
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    • Students examined articles to determine their veracity

    • Since this class is co-taught, students had ample opportunity for individual clarification from teachers.

    • They made reasoned judgments about the articles, rather than jumping to conclusions