Instructional Video

Identifying "Fake" News

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What is fake news, and how can people identify it? Viewers discover media literacy tips and learn how to spot stories dubbed as fake news. They learn how looking for unusual URLs, digging deeper, and cross-checking helps them find reliable information. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have scholars practice doing a reverse image search 
  • Ask pupils to analyze a website using the Legit-O-Meter handout
Classroom Considerations
  • One segment of a larger News and Media Literacy series
Pros
  • Includes a handy Legit-O-Meter to help identify suspicious websites
  • Provides a printable graphic to help students evaluate what they find online
Cons
  • None