Spotting Fake News
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min· Victoria Curriculum
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the credibility of sources to distinguish between factual reporting and fake news.
Warm-Up Video
John Spencer · 2:56
Helping Students Identify Fake News with the Five C's of Critical Consuming
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The 5 C's of critical consuming can help students identify fake news; these include context, credibility, construction, corroboration, and compare.
- 2
When evaluating context, students should consider when the article was written, where it comes from, and whether any new information has emerged that could change their perspective.
- 3
To check credibility, students should determine if the source has a reputation for journalistic integrity, if the author cites credible sources, and if the source is satirical or an advertisement.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how you would use the 5 C's of critical consuming (Context, Credibility, Construction, Corroboration, Compare) to determine if a news article about a new scientific discovery is factual or fake.”
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