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.
20
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
20
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
25
25
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
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Transcript
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.
20
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
20
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
25
25
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:
THE END