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Lesson Plan May 5, 2021

OMG, Laterally!: Objective media gathering and lateral reading Activity

Submitted by Evelyn Hudson

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Short Description

In this hands on activity, students will find and compare/contrast news stories on a single current event/topical discussion to learn the importance of lateral reading and understand how bias can influence information production. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to find a variety of resources relating to a topic
  • Students will learn to evaluate credibility of information and information creators
  • Students will learn to read laterally relating to current events

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Hudson, Evelyn. "OMG, Laterally!: Objective media gathering and lateral reading Activity." CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments). 2021. https://projectcora.org/lesson/omg-laterally-objective-media-gathering-and-lateral-reading-activity
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