Fake News Lesson 1 Review

What does fake news mean?

• fake stories online that are meant to look and sound like a real news story.

• Facebook statuses about untrue events.

• stories that are real, but are so over the top, people think they are fake.

• stories that we don't agree with, so they are "fake" to us.

Why do people create fake news? Select all that apply.

• to misinform others

• to make money

• to discredit specific groups of people

• to entertain themselves

How can we identify imposter websites? Select all that apply.

• Look at the quality of the graphics.

• Check the domain name.

• Look up reviews.

• Aska friend if they've used it.

What is a hoax?

• stories meant to scare or intimidate people

• content that is funny and clearly fake.

• websites that look/sound like real news websites.

• humorous (funny) content that's meant to deceive people.

What is a false information website?

• A website that is not a news website, but pretends to be.

• A website meant to look/sound like a real news website, but they spread misinformation.

• A website where people can create fake news stories.

• A website that looks/sounds like a real news website and gives real information.

What is bias?

• preferring something over another

• prejudice in favor or against something

• information that is fake

• opinions that are shared online

Does this headline show bias?

"Trump's own words may be the most important evidence against him in hush money case"

• Yes

• No

Does this headline show bias?

Biden has to decide soon whether to sanction Venezuela. Here's what to know

• Yes

• No

Does this headline show bias?

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and bridges in major cities

• Yes

• No

Does this headline show bias?

America under Biden is 'ashamed and shaky'

• Yes

• No