When headlines, visuals or captions don't support the content

When genuine content is shared with false contextual information

When genuine information or imagery is manipulated to deceive

When genuine content is shared with false contextual information

New content that is 100% false, made to deceive and do harm

When genuine information or imagery is manipulated to deceive

New content that is 100% false, made to deceive and do harm

When genuine content is shared with false contextual information

When headlines or captions don't support the content

During a school project on media literacy, one finds an article online. What is a sign that the article might be fake?

It has sensational or emotionally charged headlines

It contains quotes from experts

It includes a variety of viewpoints

It is published by a well-known news outlet

What impact does misinformation about vaccines have on public health, considering a scenario where one is discussing the effectiveness of vaccines based on different sources one found online?

It can lead to the spread of harmful health practices

It encourages healthy behaviors

It has no impact on public health decisions

It increases trust in health institutions

During an election period, how can one protect oneself from misinformation on social media?

By cross-checking news with reputable sources

By accepting information from social media without question

By relying on information from anonymous sources

Misinformation Vocabulary

Authored by MATTHEW MUNDO

English

10th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

False content that is unintentionally or unknowingly disseminated

Misinformation

Disinformation

Malinformation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

False content that is intentionally disseminated with intent to harm

Misinformation

Disinformation

Malinformation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Genuine content that is intentionally disseminated with intent to harm

Misinformation

Disinformation

Malinformation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

" " is defined as "purposefully crafted, sensational, emotionally charged, misleading or totally fabricated information that mimics the form of mainstream news."

Credible News

Fake News

Facts

Manipulated Content

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

No intention to cause harm but has potential to fool

Satire / Parody

Misleading Content

Imposter Content

Fabricated Content

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Misleading use of information to frame an issue or individual

Imposter Content

False Connection

Manipulated Content

Misleading Content

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When genuine sources are impersonated

Fabricated Content

False Context

Satire / Parody

Imposter Content

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Misinformation Vocabulary

False content that is unintentionally or unknowingly disseminated

False content that is intentionally disseminated with intent to harm

Genuine content that is intentionally disseminated with intent to harm

"______ ______" is defined as "purposefully crafted, sensational, emotionally charged, misleading or totally fabricated information that mimics the form of mainstream news."

No intention to cause harm but has potential to fool

Misleading use of information to frame an issue or individual

When genuine sources are impersonated

New content that is 100% false, made to deceive and do harm

False Connection

False Context

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