The Importance of Good Sources
The Importance of Good Sources
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Annotation: Helps young readers to explore the sources of their information, defines what both good and bad sources are, and teaches young readers why it is important to ask themselves, "Are these good sources of information?"
Genre: [Social sciences]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #176063
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
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Copyright Date: 2019
Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 12/30/18
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 1-538-34614-1 Perma-Bound: 0-7804-3758-6
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-538-34614-3 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-3758-6
Dewey: 302.23
LCCN: 2018019000
Dimensions: 22 cm.
Language: English
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ALA Booklist (Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2019)

As it becomes increasingly difficult to discern facts from opinions, bias, and "fake news," this entry in the A Young Citizen's Guide to News Literacy series is essential for students. It uses the premise of a friend stating that eating candy is healthy for you. The author walks readers through several detailed steps that journalists face to determine if statements like this are true. In the process, she highlights how to find trustworthy and timely sources (particularly among digital choices), the risk of anonymous sources, facts versus opinions, and biased information. Guided questions along the way help students understand each concept. Accompanied by stock photos, the text concludes with numerous ways to verify if news sources are accurate. In addition, sidebars briefly explain related topics, such as propaganda and a website's domain suffix, while "Breaking News" boxes give more journalism details, including ethical reporting and biased words to avoid (very, amazing, stupid, etc.). A solid volume to add to the media literacy tool box.

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Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 4-7
Guided Reading Level: M
Fountas & Pinnell: M

Sources are vital building blocks of news because they provide the facts of news stories. In the Internet age, as more readers consume news on various websites and social media platforms, it is important for young readers to be able to determine which sources qualify as good sources of information and which qualify as nothing more than misinformation or rumors. This book helps young readers to explore the sources of their information, defines what both good and bad sources are, and teaches young readers why it is important to ask themselves, "Are these good sources of information?"


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