Unit of work

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The NewsWise unit of work engages pupils with the news and develops crucial critical literacy skills. Each lesson incorporates authentic skills from the newsroom, with pupils progressing through Journalist Training School as they complete the unit, culminating in them producing their own news report at the end of the project. Download all the lesson plans and activities for your class in one place here.

See all resources and lesson plans

Key resource: NewsWise navigator

The NewsWise navigator is designed to help children check if they can trust what they are reading. Download the poster to display in the classroom and give to your pupils to use in class and at home as they develop their news literacy skills.

Download the navigator

Key resource: NewsWise values poster

The NewsWise values act as a reference point throughout the project and define what we believe news should aim to be.

Download the values poster

Developing a safe climate for learning about the news

How to ensure you are supporting pupils to engage with the news safely.

Some news stories can be upsetting or worrying for children, especially when there is also a lot of misinformation about the topic. Discover our guidance on discussing news safely in the classroom.

Read our guidance

NewsWise and your curriculum

NewsWise lessons and resources are planned by literacy, PSHE and news literacy experts. We make sure that all of our resources align with the national curricula of all four UK nations.

Visit this page for an overview of the relevant curriculum objectives that NewsWise will help you to meet.

Curriculum links

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Unit of work

NewsWise lesson plans and resources for 7- to 11-year-olds

Finished NewsWise?