Download or read book A Young Citizen's Guide to News Literacy written by Various and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, more than ever, good citizens need to be thoughtful and educated consumers of the news. People share "facts" that may or may not be true on social media platforms, "fake news" is used as a rallying cry for those who may not like the reporting, lines blur between news and advertisements, and new media outlets arise to provide often-biased articles. As tough as weeding through all the information and disinformation out there can be for adults, it's even more difficult for kids. This series is designed to guide young readers in learning how to become savvy consumers of the news and well-educated citizens. Features include: Follows the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards of the National Council for the Social Studies. Fact boxes provide intriguing additional information and key things to watch for when reading, watching, or listening to news coverage. Relatable examples and age-appropriate text pull students in and give them resources to empower them in their own explorations of media.