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Introducing Borders (adapted version) (en español)
Adapted for English Learners and students who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of borders. This reading is in Spanish.
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Where Do You Start with Text Selection?
Dr. Kimberly Parker shares steps educators can take to ensure that their curriculum choices make room for student voice and reflect a broad range of stories and experiences.
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Humanizing Text Selection
Dr. Kimberly Parker discusses the importance of teachers making intentional choices about text selection that support students’ intellectual and social-emotional development.
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Media Literacy Questions – The 5A Rating
This handout contains a set of questions for students to develop their media literacy skills.
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Media Content Examples
This handout contains a selection of media content for analysis using the 5A Rating.
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Media Consumption: Anticipation Guide
This handout contains an anticipation guide that prompts student reflection on media consumption patterns and choices.
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The Impact of Stereotypes in the Media
This handout provides an overview of the impact of media consumption.
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Media Representation Examples
Students use this handout to analyse different types of prejudice and discrimination that show up in media.
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News Values
This handout contains a set of news values that helps students understand why something becomes newsworthy.
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Social Media and the Information Landscape (Intermediate)
This reading provides an overview of how social media has changed the information landscape. This is the "intermediate" version.
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