4th Grade – Media Literacy Link to this section
Essential Questions:
- Why do people create fake news?
- Why might people share fake news that aligns with their beliefs?
- Why is Clickbait so common on the internet?
Discussion Questions:
- How are rumors similar to spreading fake news?
- Is it easy to spread ideas and beliefs?
- What prompts you to click on links on the internet?
- Why are there so much clickbait on the internet and in social media?
- How are people influenced by the false claims found in clickbait?
- Is clickbait always false claims?
Lesson Plan:
4th Grade Lesson Plan
Family Letter
During the week you will be providing instruction to students on My Digital Life, please either send a printed copy of or a digital copy of the accompanied family letter home to support families on this topic. The Family Letter reviews the Digital Agency topic, provides parents/guardians with discussion questions, and resources to support their students.
The Intro Family Letter provides parents/guardians with an explanation of how to use the letter with their students. It is recommended to send the Intro Family Letter home at the beginning of the school year to explain to parents how these monthly letters will support their students at home, at school, and in their Digital Life.
Media Literacy Family Letter:
4th Grade Family Letter
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