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Reading an interactive graphics "book" to learn the fundamentals.

START HERE 1) What is the news? 2) Who tells us the news? 3) Why is the news important? 4) How is the news made? 5) Where can I find the news? 6) How do I tell if information is real? 7) What is media bias?

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  • 5) Where can I find the news?

    Tap the side arrows to navigate. (Pro tip: You can also swipe if you're on a phone or tablet!)

  • You can find the news in all sorts of places.

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    You can read it in a newspaper or on a website.

  • You can watch it on the television or on a tablet and phone.

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  • You can even listen to it on the radio or on a podcast.

  • Technology allows for more people to see and find the news faster.

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  • Different news publications publish, or tell us, about different kinds of news.

  • There are journalists who report news only on a specific, smaller region or city. They are called local journalists.

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  • Their news gets published, or seen, in companies with the city's name in the title.

  • You can find this news online, on local television stations, and even at certain stores.

  • Quick question: Do you know the names of your local newspaper and news station?

  • Other journalists write about news that's happening across the country.

  • They usually cover specific topics, like politics in Washington D.C., the capitol of the United States.

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  • Some journalists even write about what's happening in different countries!

  • All of this news can also be found online, on national television channels, and in printed newspapers.

  • Journalists also post the news on social media.

  • It's important to make sure the news you read online is coming from a real, verified news account and not a made-up, or fake, one.

  • Don't worry! We will learn how to check if information is real or not later on.

  • Not all news is kid-friendly, but there are places and companies who create news sections specifically for kids.

  • There, you can find awesome news stories and videos about the cool things going on in the world.

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  • You can check out the "News for kids" and "Social Media Guide" pages located in the Menu to learn more.