K-12 topic guide
News Literacy
Core skills for understanding how news is produced, why errors occur, and how to read critically across formats.
SaC curriculum fit
SaC's 100-module Parallel Navigation Suite includes news literacy arcs deployable district-wide with consistent Split-Level assets.
Choose a grade band
K–2
Grades K–2
Use short texts, picture prompts, and guided discussion. Keep vocabulary concrete and revisit the same media literacy habits weekly.
3–5
Grades 3–5
Students can compare two sources and explain a reason for trusting one over another. Pair independent reading with structured group debriefs.
6–8
Grades 6–8
Introduce algorithmic feeds, social proof, and bias framing. Ask students to document evidence before sharing claims.
9–12
Grades 9–12
Expect primary-source comparison, policy context, and rhetorical analysis. Connect skills to college, career, and civic participation.