Breaking the News: What's Real, What's Not, and Why the Difference Matters

This well-designed, engaging, and easy-to-use resource aims to teach students about the concept of media, its history and origins, the use of propaganda and persuasive techniques, and current issues involving social media and technology. The text guides students with little or no knowledge of the media to self-determination and encourages them to analyze and research their personal media consumption habits, sources, and biases, as well as trends in today’s media landscape. Useful in grades 6-12 to enhance research and analytical writing and analysis of historical events, or to support a unit on media literacy, propaganda, digital citizenship, or persuasive writing.