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FAKE NEWS

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Created on October 19, 2021

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FAKE NEWS

"The pen is mightier than the sword." (Edward Bulwer-Lytton)

Focus: Citizenship and Virtual Worlds

INDEX

Introduction

Definition of "fake news"

The power of the press

The power of social media

How to spot fake news

Checkology

Escape game

An example of fake news

Final Project

INTRODUCTION

Composition of a newspaper article.

Place the words below correctly:

photo(s)

date

lead

name of the newspaper

byline

Great !

body

headline

caption

DEFINITION OF 'FAKE NEWS'

Read the infographics below.

Questions:

a) Explain the difference between MIS-information and DIS-information. Then, classify the elements. b) Do you know some examples? c) According to you, which one is the most dangerous? Justify.

THE POWER OF THE PRESS

Instructions: Look at the picture and react: a) Present the document (type/ source/ topic). b) Describe it. c) Explain its message.

Toolbox:

camera parts: straps/ body/ lens/tripod weapon bullets

THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA

STEP 1

Look at the pictures and watch the video.

STEP 2

React !a) Describe what you can see/ hear. b) Analyze the documents. c) Draw some conclusions about the role played by social media.

“The danger of fake news”

The Guardian News, 2016.

AN EXAMPLE OF FAKE NEWS

info

DOCUMENT 1

Look at the document. a) Present it (type/ source/ date/ author?)b) Explain what the story is about in a few words. Make hypotheses.

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AN EXAMPLE OF FAKE NEWS

info

DOCUMENT 2

Now, watch the video and check your hypotheses.Group work (3): Analyse the video choosing one of the following roles.

Focus on the historical background.

A history teacher

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Explain the techniques used by the newspapers.

A media specialist

A journalist

Focus on the people and their motives.

HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS

Look at the infographics and explain how you can spot fake news. Give some examples.

PRACTICE !

Your turn: is this piece of news reliable?

Exercise 1

Website

Exercise 2

Website

Exercise 3

Website

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CHECKOLOGY

Watch the opposite video. a) Explain what "checkology" is. b) List as many information as possible.

ESCAPE GAME

You want to reveal the truth about different cases. However, you need to prove you are right. You managed to enter the NY Times office but you have only one hour to collect the evidence. If you don't fulfill your mission, you will be arrested for betraying your country. Ready ? Steady ... Go !

FINAL project

Create your own fake news article.

Steps:

Requirements:

Tool:

  • 1. Choose a historical fact.
  • 2. Twist it, transform it into fake news.
  • 3. Find a sensational title.
  • 4. Write a short article.
  • You have one hour to do it.
  • The article must not exceed 10 lines (check on Word or LibreOffice). Otherwise, the extra part will be cut.
  • The title must be catchy (short or non verbal).
  • Be convincing ! Give as many arguments as possible.
  • Use Fodey to create your article.

THE END