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\u201cTeens struggle to distinguish news from opinion and advertising, making intentional news and media literacy instruction a key part of preparing students for civic engagement.\u201d School Library Journal<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

What is critical thinking?<\/h3>\n

It means being skeptical. It means wondering about things. It means questioning what you are reading instead of automatically assuming that it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n

With the onslaught of online information and our youth spending 4 to 6 hours a day online, teaching critical thinking skills is more important than ever. But how do we do that?<\/p>\n

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The first step is to evaluate<\/strong> the information presented and identify fact from fiction. What are the different types of fiction?<\/p>\n

Misinformation<\/strong>: false or inaccurate information that is spread even though the intent was not to deceive.<\/p>\n

Disinformation<\/strong>: false or inaccurate information that is spread with the intent to deceive. See propaganda<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Mal-information<\/strong>: information that is based on truth but exaggerated or shown out of context to attack an idea, individual, organization, country, or other entity.<\/p>\n

Fake News<\/strong>: information meant to mislead, manipulate, or create doubt. See misinformation<\/em>, clickbait<\/em>, mal-information<\/em>, and propaganda<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Clickbait<\/strong>: misleading headlines meant to drive traffic.<\/p>\n

Propaganda<\/strong>: information designed to manipulate public opinion. See disinformation<\/em>\u00a0and fake news.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Take action by fact-checking with these free Fact-Checking Tools:<\/h3>\n

FactCheck.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Google Fact Check Explorer<\/a><\/p>\n

Rumor Guard<\/a><\/p>\n

Snopes<\/a><\/p>\n

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Common Sense Media<\/a> suggests digging in to ask:<\/p>\n