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Spotting Fake News
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Spotting Fake News
📰 Part 1: Understanding Fake News
1. What is fake news?
True information shared on social media
False or misleading information presented as news
News that is boring or uninteresting
Old news stories from last year
2. Which of these are dangers of fake news? (Check all that apply)
It can spread fear in the community
It helps people make better decisions
It can cause confusion about important topics
It might lead to bullying or harm
3. How does fake news spread so quickly?
Through newspapers only
People share it on social media without checking facts
Television stations always broadcast it
It doesn't spread quickly at all
4. Fill in the blank: A responsible _____________ citizen checks facts before sharing news online.
Answer: _________________
🔍 Part 2: Spotting Fake News
5. List three things you should check to see if a news story is real:
6. Read this headline: "Local School Cancels All Classes Forever Due to Giant Spider Invasion!"
Explain why this headline might be fake news:
7. What are two things YOU can do to help stop fake news from spreading?
💭 Part 3: Critical Thinking
8. Imagine your friend shares a shocking news story with you on social media. What questions would you ask yourself before sharing it with others?
9. Why is it important for people in our community to share only truthful information?
10. One new thing I learned about fake news today is:
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