Fake News

Unit 7

Really? - Fake News

Apostila - p. 06

Fake News - a true story

In pairs, look at the image below and read the title of this chapter. Then answer the following questions.

Other lunar discoveries from Signor Herschel. (1836)

1. How can you describe this picture? Where is this place?

2. Back in the 19th century, this image was used as part of one of the most popular hoaxes in history. Can you guess what is was all about?

The "Great Moon Hoax" refers to a series of six articles that were published in The Sun, a New York newspaper, beginning on August 25, 1835, about the supposed discovery of life and even civilization on the Moon.

The discoveries were falsely attributed to Sir John Herschel, one of the best-known astronomers of that time.

Fake news is defined as false, often sensational information disseminated as news by media outlets. Do you think fake news is a new phenomenon? Read the text below and check how deep is goes in history! Then, answer the questions which follow.

BEFORE WE BEGIN...

Do you the meaning of these words?

Apostila - p. 07

Multiple Choice

1. What is the meaning of "astonishing"?

• atordoado

• preparado

• surpreendente

• despreparado

Multiple Choice

2. What is the meaning of "goat"? Choose the right picture.

Multiple Choice

3. What is the meaning of "sapphire"?

• safari

• safira

• saudades

• sapo

Multiple Choice

4. What is the meaning of "deception"?

• decidir

• desistir

• engano

• enumerar

Multiple Choice

5. What is the meaning of "hoax"?

• verdade

• farsa

• atualização

• pesquisa

Multiple Choice

6. What is the meaning of "pamphlets"? Choose the right picture.

Multiple Choice

7. What is the meaning of "accuracy"?

• exatidão

• curadoria

• empenho

• editorial

Multiple Choice

8. What is the meaning of "struggling"?

• suportando

• levando

• lutando

• sugerindo

Multiple Choice

9. What is the meaning of "flocked"?

• separou

• dividiu

• reuniu

• desistiu

Multiple Choice

10. What is the meaning of "witness"?

• perceber

• entender

• testemunhar

• contar

Multiple Choice

11. What is the meaning of "rumors"?

• homens

• rumores

• tipos de humor

• tipos de amor

Multiple Choice

12. What is the meaning of "printers"?

• pintura

• artista

• imprensa

• escritor

Reading:

The true history of fake news.

Apostila - p. 07

Read the text below and check how deep is goes in history! Then, answer the questions which follow.

Apostila - p. 08

Answers

(apostila - p. 08)

a) He was an eminent British astronomer who conducted genuine astronomical observations in South Africa.

b) Because of a series of newspaper articles reporting the astonishing sights witnessed by John Herschel while observing the Moon with the help of a powerful telescope.

Answers

(apostila - p. 08)

c) Giant man-bats that spent their days collecting fruit and holding animated conversations; goat-like creatures with blue skin; a temple made of polished sapphire.

d) Stories about beasts and unusual occurrences.

Answers

(apostila - p. 08)

e) No, they weren't.

f) Media organizations and technology companies are still struggling to determine how to best respond. However, they consider stimulating fact-checking and improving media literacy.