H4 P3 News project 5

Basic rules
  • We do our work when we should
  • We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
  • Our phone is in our "zakkie" on the corner of our table
  • We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class
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This lesson contains 11 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 90 min

Items in this lesson

Basic rules
  • We do our work when we should
  • We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
  • Our phone is in our "zakkie" on the corner of our table
  • We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

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learning goals
- I know how to spot fake news

- I know what negative news is and why they are used in news papers.

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Give the five elements / characteristics of a good news article:

Slide 3 - Open question

Do you remember?
What is an important characteristic of fake news?

Slide 4 - Open question

What's usually the aim / goal of fake news?

Slide 5 - Open question

How can you recognise a fake news article?

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Fake news?
1. Read past the headline
2. Check what news outlet published it
3. Check the publishing date and time
4. Who's the author?
5. Check if other news outlets are reporting it
6. Think before you share

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The willing suspension of disbelief: 
people often believe what they want to believe.

People are often drawn to stories that reinforce the way they see the world and how they feel about certain issues. Fake news is no exception, and many of the articles that fall under its umbrella are designed to stir up emotion in readers and prey on their biases.

So what do you do..?

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What can you do?
It’s important to check that news stories are based on fact, rather than sharing/believing them because they support one side of an argument.

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The Fake News Checklist
https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/AGB2AA
 

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Positive or negative news?
"50% of Belgians not in favour of Covid-19 vaccine, survey shows"
-> What does this also mean?
-> Why did the news provider choose this heading?

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