Read a news story carefully before sharing it
Separate the central claim from the details that explain how a report reached it.
Read and try the exerciseNews-reading literacy and careful evaluation of information
Use practical questions to identify a story’s claims, examine its support, and compare coverage without assuming every answer is settled.
Read a practical exampleSeparate the central claim from the details that explain how a report reached it.
Read and try the exerciseRecognize statements of record, interpretation, and opinion before deciding what you think.
Read and try the exerciseCompare what reports document, how they frame it, and what questions they leave open.
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