The topic of this lesson is fake news.
Go through the lesson step by step: start with the Warm-up, move on to the main task, and finish with the Reflection to share your ideas
Do you know the people in these pictures? Can we tell when these news articles were published?How can we be sure the pictures are real?
As you may have noticed, the two people in the picture are Obama and Trump and this piece of news is FAKE. How can we tell? Because of:
Lack of verification – No credible sources or references are provided.
Sensational language – Exaggerated or shocking words meant to grab attention.
We will read an article about solutions to stop fake news spreading. Before reading, make a list of solutions that could be mentioned in the article. Then, read and check if any are mentioned.
To reflect on the article, answer this question orally:
If you had to choose one piece of advice from the article to follow in your future, which one would it be and why?