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Reading- Informational Text
Std 7: Research events, topics, ideas, or concepts through multiple media, formats, and in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.

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Communication
Std 2: Articulate ideas, claims, and perspectives in logical sequence using information, findings, and credible evidence from sources.

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Communication
Std 3: Communicate information through strategic use of multiple modalities and multimedia to enrich understanding when presenting ideas and information.

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3. Knowledge Constructor
Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

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6. Creative Communicator
Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms , tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals.

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How to Spot Fake News (and Teach Kids to Be Media-Savvy)

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Clickbait, hyper-partisan opinion, and completely false information are running wild across the internet. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

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When big news breaks, it's easy to get caught up in following the news online. But while the internet -- from major news sites to Twitter -- can be a valuable place to find useful information, it also can be the source of misinformation. Helping kids and teens understand the news and how to separate fact from fiction is an important job for parents and educators. (Learn how kids engage with the news and how they feel about it in Common Sense Media's report, News and America's Kids: How Young People Perceive and Are Impacted by the News.)

Here's some advice parents can offer kids and teens who consume the news:

Remember, breaking news is often wrong. In the rush to cover stories, reporters make mistakes, officials don't always have correct information, and tidbits that sound plausible often get passed around before anyone has checked for accuracy. The most famous example is when the Chicago Daily Tribune printed "Dewey Defeats Truman" on its front page in 1948 when the truth was actually the opposite.

Use social media wisely. Some say Twitter is a great source of news in the first few minutes of a tragedy, but after that it just gets messy and largely inaccurate. On the other hand, Facebook can be a great way to connect with friends affected by news and to spread personal news within a more limited circle. For example: "I've heard from family in Florida, and everyone's OK after the hurricaine." (Of course, news links posted by friends on Facebook might contain unverified information, so take them with a grain of salt.)

Be skeptical. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. After the Boston Marathon bombing, NBC Sports reported that some runners kept running all the way to the hospital to donate blood for the victims. Not true. There are plenty of websites devoted to debunking fake news stories, such as Snopes, Urban Legends Online, and FactCheck. Visit them to find out whether a story is true.

Stand back; take a break. With social media at your fingertips, it's tempting to weigh in with your opinion or pass along every tidbit that comes along. But restraint is necessary to avoid adding to the noise and confusion. We like the reasonable approach taken by NPR reporter Steve Inskeep, who cautioned listeners during a day of breaking news, "We are collecting dots. It's a day to be careful about connecting them."

Stick with credible news sources. News sources that claim to have all the answers or jump to conclusions about why something happened are just adding to the fray. And remember that cable news channels make money off the news -- the more titillating the story, the more eyeballs who watch and the more money they make. Make sure you and your kids aren't falling victim to fake news.

Keep it age-appropriate. Younger teens and kids aren't always ready to digest big, tragic news -- especially if the news is about kids, such as school shootings or abuse scandals. The constant repetition of information can be overwhelming and confusing for younger kids, and at the beginning of a news event, parents might not be able to offer any reassuring answers. Kids who are eager to learn more about certain events can check kid-oriented news sources.

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Teaching Kids Media Smarts During Breaking News

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When big news breaks, it's easy to get caught up in following the news online. But while the internet -- from major news sites to Twitter -- can be a valuable place to find useful information, it also can be the source of misinformation.

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Common Sense Media editors help you choose Best News Sources for Kids. News websites designed for a young audience.

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It's time to improve literacy skills during social studies instruction and ensure that readers of all abilities have what they need to access grade-level social studies concepts.

Join us on Thursday, December 7 for a look at scaffolded materials that provide extra literacy support while building key social studies concepts and skills.

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Newsela | Content and assessment platform

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Content Aligned To National & State Standard, Flexible To Support Relevant Curriculum. Find the Perfect Piece Of Content For Lessons. Go beyond the book.

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1. Newsela (website/app)

2. Scholastic News Online

3. Smithsonian: TweenTribune

4. Student News Daily (website/app)

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Listenwise | Listening Comprehension Matters

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Listening comprehension matters | Listenwise

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Explore the best podcast lessons for grade-level rigor. Curriculum aligned lessons with literacy & language supports, great for English Learners. Free sign up!

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VoiceThread

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design discussions
no-schedule meetings
professional development
collaborate with clients
sales and marketing

replace text-only discussions
interactive lectures
support UDL principles
no-schedule office hours
professional development

student presentations
conversational practice
professional development
rich assessment
safe and accountable

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Transforming media into collaborative spaces with video, voice, and text commenting.

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Recorded by Sarah McKinney

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easel.ly | create and share visual ideas using infographics

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Easel.ly is a simple web tool that empowers anyone to create and share powerful visuals (infographics, posters)... no design experience needed! We provide the canvas, you provide the creativity.

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Created by Sarah McKinney