Identify Fake News

What is fake news?

• News that is presented as true but is actually false
• News that is only available on social media
• News that is boring and uninteresting
• News that is only published by reputable news organizations

Why is fake news created?

• To attract attention or generate clicks
• To inform the public about important issues
• To provide accurate information
• To promote unbiased reporting

What is the first thing you should do when you come across a news story?

• Check the source
• Share it on social media
• Assume it is true
• Ignore it

What should you do if you are unsure about the source of a news story?

• Ignore it
• Share it on social media
• Assume it is a reputable news organization
• Do some research to find out more about it

What is one way to identify fake news?

• Look for supporting evidence
• Share it on social media
• Ignore it
• Assume it is true

What should you do if a news story seems too good (or bad) to be true?

• It may be fake
• Assume it is true
• Share it on social media
• Ignore it

What should you do if a news story comes from only one source?

• Assume it is true
• Ignore it
• Share it on social media
• Be wary of the information

What should you do if you come across an old news story that is being presented as new?

• Ignore it
• Share it on social media
• Assume it is new
• Check the date

What kind of language do fake news stories often use?

• Sensational language or exaggeration
• Objective and factual language
• Boring and uninteresting language
• Language that is difficult to understand

What kind of language should you look for in news stories?

• Boring and uninteresting language
• Language that is difficult to understand
• Sensational language or exaggeration
• Objective and factual language