The toolkit handouts provide a succinct way to convey some of the key ideas and concepts of news literacy, to stimulate thought on the issue, and to help develop critical-thinking skills. They can be used to reinforce points covered in a news literacy presentation, or as standalone documents in a passive-programming scenario, or to generally to inform library patrons as needed.

Handouts and Tip Sheets

SHEG Historical Thinking Chart
Evaluating News Good Bad or Totally Fake

Types of Tools and Suggested Uses

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News Literacy Toolkit was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library, and no official endorsement by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library should be inferred.