Media literacy · Grades 6–12
Headlines, advertising and source checks · Revision sheet
Identify the claim before deciding whether evidence supports it.
Learn the idea
Claim
A claim is a statement that can be assessed against evidence or identified as opinion.
Origin
Trace information to its original source when possible.
Incentive
Advertising and sponsorship can influence presentation; disclosure helps readers evaluate context.
Check
Compare headline, date, method and the actual supporting material.
Explain without looking
- Is a persuasive image sufficient proof of the caption's factual claim?
- How should an unsupported claim be described?
Independent educational review required. Grade bands are approximate; these are not officially aligned curricula.