English — Media Literacy and Fake News (10. klasse+) 📰🔍
Part 1 — What is fake news?
Fake news is false or misleading information presented as real news. It can be:
| Type | Description | Example |
|------|-------------|---------|
| Clickbait | Sensational headline, little content | "You WON'T BELIEVE what she did!" |
| Misinformation | False info shared by mistake | Shared old photo as current event |
| Disinformation | False info shared on purpose | Made-up story to influence elections |
| Satire | Humor presented as news | The Onion articles |
Task: Find a real example of each type (from news, social media, or online). Write the headline or description:
- Clickbait: _________________________________________________
- Misinformation: _________________________________________________
- Disinformation: _________________________________________________
- Satire: _________________________________________________
Part 2 — The CRAAP test
Use the CRAAP test to evaluate sources:
| Letter | Criterion | Question to ask |
|--------|-----------|-----------------|
| C | Currency | When was it published? Is it up to date? |
| R | Relevance | Does it relate to your topic? |
| A | Authority | Who wrote it? Are they an expert? |
| A | Accuracy | Is the information supported by evidence? |
| P | Purpose | Why does this information exist? (inform, persuade, sell?) |
Task: Evaluate this headline using the CRAAP test:
"Scientists Confirm: Drinking Coffee Extends Life by 20 Years!"
- Currency: When was this published? Is it recent? _________________
- Relevance: Is it relevant to health claims? _________________
- Authority: Who wrote it? Is it a scientific source? _________________
- Accuracy: Is there evidence? Can you verify it? _________________
- Purpose: Why was this written? (inform/persuade/sell) _________________
Verdict: Real news or fake news? _________________
Part 3 — Source comparison
Compare two sources about the same topic. Write notes in the table:
| Criterion | Source A (news site) | Source B (social media) |
|-----------|---------------------|------------------------|
| Author | | |
| Date | | |
| Evidence | | |
| Bias? | | |
| Trustworthy? | | |
Part 4 — Write an analysis
Choose one source from Part 3. Write a 150–200 word analysis in English answering:
- Who created this content and why?
- Is the information accurate? How do you know?
- What bias might the author have?
- Would you trust this source? Why or why not?
Write your analysis here:
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Part 5 — Reflection
- Why is media literacy important in 2025?
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- What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
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- Name 3 strategies you can use to verify news:
_________________, _________________, _________________