In an era of AI-generated content and viral misinformation, teaching students how to verify information is no longer optional- it’s a survival skill. Move beyond outdated "website checklists" and teach your students the SIFT Method, the industry-standard "moves" used by professional fact-checkers.

What is the SIFT Method? Developed by Mike Caulfield, SIFT focuses on Lateral Reading:

• S – Stop: Check your emotions before you share.
• I – Investigate the Source: Know who is talking.
• F – Find Better Coverage: Look for a consensus.
• T – Trace Claims: Find the original context.

What’s Included in this Download?

• 1 High-Impact Poster: A modern, tech-forward anchor chart designed for middle and high school classrooms.
• 1 Guided Student Worksheet: A "Fact-Check Lab" that walks students through a real-world investigation using the SIFT moves.
• 1 Comprehensive Teacher Guide: A 30-minute lesson plan with tips on how to model lateral reading for your students.

Perfect for:

• High School English Language Arts (ELA)
• Journalism & Media Literacy Units
• Civics & Government
• Library Skills & Research Workshops
• Computer Science & AI Ethics Discussions

Why teachers love this:

• No-Prep: Print and go, or display the digital version.
• Accessibility Minded: Clean fonts and high-contrast design for easy reading.
• Up to Date: Specifically addresses modern challenges like AI-generated "fake news."