Here's a great resource for any News Literacy teacher anywhere: The latest versions of the course materials used to teach Stony Brook University students. These links will take you to course packs with PowerPoint presentations, associated media, lecture notes, and recitation materials.
Lesson 1: What is News Literacy,
and Why Does it Matter?
Updated for Spring 2015
- Download Complete Course Pack (.zip Archive - 942.8mb)
- Download Lesson 1 PowerPoint (.pptx File - 28.4mb)
- Download Lesson 1 Lecturer Notes
- Download Lesson 1 Student Slides Handout
Lesson 2: The Power of Information
Updated for Spring 2015
Lesson 3: The U.S. News Media: Too much freedom or not enough?
Updated for Spring 2015
- Download PowerPoint Presentation
- Download Lecture Notes
- Download Student Handouts
- Download Lesson 3 Recitation Guide (. docx file)
- Download NY Congressman Video (used in PPTX)
- Download Peter King - Glenn Greenwald Video
Lesson 4: Know Your Neighborhood
Updated for Spring 2015
- Download Complete Course Pack (.zip Archive - 261mb)
- Download Lesson 4 PowerPoint (. pptx File - 72mb)
- Download Lesson 4 Recitation Guide (. docx file)
Lesson 5: What is News and Who Decides?
Updated for Spring 2015
- Download Complete Course Pack (.zip Archive - 127mb)
- Download Lesson 5 PowerPoint (. pptx File - 57mb)
- Download Lesson 5 Recitation Guide (. docx file)
Lesson 6: News or Opinion: License to Kill?
Updated for Spring 2015
- Download Complete Course Pack (.zip Archive - 373mb)
- Download Lesson 6 PowerPoint (. pptx File - 207mb)
- Download Lesson 6 Recitation Guide (. docx file)
Lesson 7: Power of Images
Updated for Spring 2015
- Download Complete Course Pack (.zip Archive - 80mb)
- Download Lesson 7 PowerPoint (. pptx File - 80mb)
Lesson 8: Balance, Fairness and Bias
Updated for Spring 2015
Lesson 9: Truth and Verification
Updated for Spring 2015
Lesson 10: Evaluating Sources
Updated for Spring 2015
Lesson 11: Deconstructing the News
- Download Complete Course Pack (.zip Archive - 35mb)
- Download Lesson 11 PowerPoint (. pptx File - 21mb)
Lesson 12: Deconstructing TV News
Updated for Spring 2015
Lesson 13: Deconstructing Social Media
Updated for Spring 2015