"Where Did You Hear That? Becoming Critical Consumers of News Media" is a CCRSAE-aligned unit for ABE students at GLE 4–8, adaptable for GLE 9–12. (See other standards-aligned curricula.)

"Where Did You Hear That? Becoming Critical Consumers of News Media" was developed by Kristi Kaeppel, lead author, with co-authors Ric Nudell and Aliza Ansell. Kristi, Ric, and Zizi teach in Western Massachusetts at the Holyoke Community College Adult Learning Center and Valley Opportunity Council.

This unit was reviewed by ACLS Curriculum Specialist Jane Schwerdtfeger, ELA Consultant Amy Trawick, and ELA C&I PD Center Director Merilee Freeman.

Use and adapt these materials to fit the students and circumstances in your program, giving credit to the authors.

Please note that the unit plan document appears on this page after the three lesson plan links.