Critical thinking

Center for Media Literacy
A comprehensive repository of readings and lesson ideas that can be browsed by topic (such as advertising, computer literacy, film study and making news, violence) or subject area (including English).
Don't Buy It
A very useful site that provides students with resources and advice to help them become more critical media consumers. The site has sections on 'advertising tricks', 'how to buy smart', 'what you can do', and also includes resources for teachers.
Get 'em Thinking! Using the "3 Rs" of Media Literacy
This article provides an introduction to the '3 Rs' of media literacy – review, reflect, and react – and focuses on how to facilitate students' critical thinking. Levels 1–8
Skool: Media Studies
These interactive, multimedia lessons guide students through the media, from newspapers and television to the Internet. (You need Flash 6 plug-in to view the lessons.)

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