Events

PD Event: Critical Reading in the Age of Disinformation—A Book Exploration with Marilyn Pryle

Pryle Book Exploration

Presented by Marilyn Pryle. Register here!

Information

Grade Level: 5-12

Price: FREE

Credit: You will receive a certificate of attendance. 

Who Should Participate: Classroom teachers of grades 5-12, literacy coaches, reading specialists, curriculum coordinators, and ELL teachers.

Date and Time: One FREE 60-minute session from 7:00-8:00pm *EST.

*Please note that this webinar series is scheduled for Eastern Time (ET). If you are in a different time zone, please plan your schedule accordingly.

Overview

What does critical reading mean in a time of social media, YouTube, algorithms, AI, and fake news? Join us for the book launch of 5 Questions for Any Text: Critical Reading in the Age of Disinformation, by Marilyn Pryle. This event introduces a practical framework that equips students to analyze any text—print, online, video, or audio—through five key questions. Discover how to guide students in exploring text influences, biases, and deeper meanings, fostering their ability to think critically, determine trustworthiness, and articulate original insights. Register now to discover Marilyn’s powerful teaching strategies, spark meaningful classroom discussions, and empower your students to connect more profoundly with any text!

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be introduced to the 5 Questions that can help students engage with any text more critically.
  • Participants will get an overview of Reading Responses, a simple daily practice that can be used with any text to help students explore the 5 Questions.