Critical Reading Book Club Series: Episode 3, Suspicious Sources

Can your students spot misinformation before it spreads? In 5 Questions for Any Text , educator and author Marilyn Pryle shares a practical framework to help students read more critically in today's media-saturated world. In episode three of this four-part series, we explore the concept of suspicious sources through real student responses, from a 10th-grader's critique of a news segment to an eighth-grader's analysis of a conspiracy theory video. You'll hear how Marilyn guides students from emotional reactions to thoughtful inquiry. Helping them ask, "What makes a source trustworthy?" The episode includes an excerpt from the audiobook, followed by a reflection and a few prompting questions from Marilyn. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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This episode is 00:16:44 long.

This episode was published on Aug 25, 2025.

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