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F.O.G. Analysis
Use this handout to help students identify and record the Facts, Opinions, and Generalizations in their news reports.
Subject
- Civics & Citizenship
- History
- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
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F.O.G. Analysis Template
Date of Publication:
April 2016
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Students can use this F.O.G analysis template handout to identify and record Facts, Opinions, and Generalizations in a news article. It's available as either a PDF or a Google Doc. Analyzing news articles teaches students critical thinking and media literacy skills.
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Facing History & Ourselves, “F.O.G. Analysis”, last updated April 11, 2016.
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