Fake News or Real News

Fake News or Real News?

• Fake

• Real

Fake News or Real News?

• Fake

• Real

What are some possible results of fake news? Check all that apply.

• embarrassment and strain on international relations

• misinformed people

• confusion and/or panic

• inability to discuss facts surrounding current events

What are the reasons for fake news? Choose the 2 best answers.

• To earn revenue

• To embarrass public figures

• To fulfill a social agenda

• To expose government secrets

A 2016 Stanford study found that more than 80% of middle school students could not do what?

• recognize bias in a Tweet

• recognize that sponsored content was not real news

• recognize a fake photograph

• all of the above

Is this fake news?

• yes

• no

What president used fake news in his campaign?

• Mariano Rajoy

• Barack Obama

• Hillary Clinton

• Donald Trump

Do you think it's important to stop fake news? Why? Write in your own words.

Why is fake news dangerous during a pandemic? Write in your own words.

Deliberately constructed lies, in the form of news articles, meant to mislead the public.

• Satire

• Fake news

• Click bait

• Credible