Reading text: How to spot fake news

Pre-task

Can you predict what we will discuss?

Multiple Choice

Find the definition of the word " Psychology "

• the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

• the abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts.

• is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.

• the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.

Multiple Choice

Find the definition of the word "phenomenon"

• a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

• the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit round the sun, together with smaller bodies in the form of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.

• vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.

Multiple Choice

Find the definition of the word "advertisement"

• a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.

• a dedicated website or other application which enables users to communicate with each other by posting information, comments, messages, images, etc.

• a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.

• a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy.

Multiple Choice

Find the definition of the word "fake"

• in accordance with fact or reality.

• not genuine; imitation or counterfeit.

• an intense feeling of deep affection.

• feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.

While-task

Multiple Choice

Find the correct answers: What can happen when you`re online?

• You can become a star

• You try to tell your story

• You have unnecessary links and videos

Multiple Choice

Find the correct answers: What tips can you give to avoid any fake news?

• You can try to find the source

• You can use psycology to understand it`s fake

• You can ask your friends

Multiple Choice

Find the correct answers: Can you belive every photo on the Internet?

• Sure, a photo is the best proof

• No, I know about Photoshop

• I don`t pay attention

Post-task

1) After reading do you have to check the sources of stories?

2)Have you ever read a fake news story online?

3)Are you worried about this problem?

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