Unit 1 American Government

Spot the signs of what makes a news story fake online.

A deeper examination of an issue providing background and context to deepen understanding

Contains informational reporting on the factual events or issues involved in a story

Written with the intention of persuading the public to accept a particular point of view on an issue or event

Which imaginary headline is likely misinformation? Options: New Members Elected to Park Commission, Park Commissioners Cancel Upcoming Meeting, Proposed Park Will Destroy Local Economy, Park Commission Debates New Project

Which of the following is the best description of a social media algorithm? Options: a credential or pass that identifies a journalist and what media outlet they work for, a set of rules that internet-based media uses to show you more stories/ads/sites that are similar to those that you have already spent time on, another name for the original source of a news story, a type of journalism that tries to persuade readers and viewers

Which of the following is the best example of “lateral reading”? Your friend shares a fact with you and you look it up on Google. Finding sources that agree with your opinion. Checking other friends' social media posts to verify the information. You’ve heard that a certain media group is biased so you avoid their news coverage.

Based on the bias distribution about a story, what conclusion could you make?