The STAAR EOC: Reading subject focuses on the essential reading skills required for high school students in Texas to succeed in their End-of-Course assessments.
Today, a lot of what we read is online or in other media formats. Knowing how to analyze websites, social media, advertisements, and videos is crucial.
Don’t take everything at face value. Look for evidence, check facts, and think critically about what you see and read.
Media literacy helps you make good choices and avoid being misled online.
Evaluating if a viral post is true before sharing it.
Noticing how an advertisement uses catchy music and images to influence you.