Breaking News?

This worksheet is designed for Grades 6, 7, and 8 to help students develop strong media literacy, critical reading, and technology evaluation skills by analyzing AI-related news headlines. Through realistic examples, learners practice distinguishing between trustworthy information, exaggeration, and suspicious claims while learning how to verify technology news responsibly and thoughtfully.

Academic Focus

• Media Literacy & Critical Reading (Grades 6-8)
  Students analyze headlines for tone, word choice, and implied claims to determine credibility.
• Evaluating News & Sources
  Learners consider where information comes from and how claims about AI should be checked or confirmed.
• Distinguishing Fact from Sensationalism
  Activities help students recognize exaggerated or misleading language often used in technology headlines.
• Responsible Interpretation of AI Claims
  Students reflect on how AI is portrayed in the media and why careful interpretation matters.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to support age-appropriate discussion of news, technology, and credibility.
• Real-World Application
  Uses headline-style examples that mirror what students encounter online and on social media.
• Structured Analysis
  Clear prompts guide students through classification and verification thinking.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Works well for ELA, social studies, technology literacy, or media studies lessons.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen skills in media literacy, source evaluation, reasoning, and digital responsibility. By learning to question and verify AI-related headlines, learners become more informed and cautious consumers of information. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that fits seamlessly into both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting critical thinking and responsible technology use.

This worksheet is part of our Would You Trust AI collection.