Common Sense Media: Fact or Fiction?
Common Sense Media: Fact or Fiction?
How do we separate fact from fiction?
Young children are naturally curious about what’s real and what’s pretend, and distinguishing between the two is an important skill for navigating media. This lesson teaches students the difference between fact and fiction. By learning to question what they see, students develop early critical thinking skills for their media experiences.
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- Understand the difference between fact and fiction
- Practice finding facts and spotting fiction in the media
Common Sense Media
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Kindergarten
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Common Sense Media: Fact or Fiction?
How do we separate fact from fiction?
Young children are naturally curious about what’s real and what’s pretend, and distinguishing between the two is an important skill for navigating media. This lesson teaches students the difference between fact and fiction. By learning to question what they see, students develop early critical thinking skills for their media experiences.
Objectives
- Understand the difference between fact and fiction
- Practice finding facts and spotting fiction in the media
Common Sense Media
K-6
Kindergarten
What are you looking for?
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Common Sense Media
Website URL
Type of Resource
Lesson Plan