2. Do Now. Do Now: Define “fake news.” What is it? What is it not?
Any examples?

3. Is it fake news? Can You Spot Fake News?
You’ll be shown a snapshot of a real news story that was actually published and circulated online.
You’ll be asked to make a judgment:
Is it fake news?

4. Is It Fake News? (Round 1)

5. Is It Fake News? (Round 1) YES! This IS Fake News!
But, more importantly, HOW DO WE KNOW that this is fake news?
How might you have identified this as fake?

6. Is It Fake News? (Round 1) YES! This IS Fake News!
But, more importantly, HOW DO WE KNOW that this is fake news?
How might you have identified this as fake?
Check your sources!

7. What does Wikipedia have to say about the “Denver Guardian”…?
Denver Guardian is a fake news website, the domain for which was first registered in July The website is intended to mimic the appearance of a major Colorado newspaper's website. The site was registered anonymously, and built using WordPress. It is operated by Justin Coler, the founder and CEO of Disinfomedia. It is known for a popular fake story about Hillary Clinton that was posted on the site on November 5, 2016, three days before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, which Clinton lost. The story, entitled "FBI Agent Suspected In Hillary Leaks Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide," alleged that an FBI agent investigating Clinton had been found dead in a Maryland house fire. The story was shared on Facebook more than half a million times despite being completely false.

8. What does The Denver Post (a well known newspaper) say about the “Denver Guardian”…?

10. Reflect:
How does this “fake news” story help to refine your definition of what counts as “fake news”…?
How might you identify fake news in the future?

11. Is It Fake News? (Round 2)

12. Is It Fake News? (Round 2) NO! This is NOT Fake News!
But, more importantly, HOW DO WE KNOW?
How might you have identified this as true?

13. #1 – KNOW YOUR SOURCES

14. #2 – CHECK OTHER SOURCES!

15. Is It Fake News? (Round 3)

16. Is It Fake News? (Round 3) YES! This is Fake News!
But, more importantly, HOW DO WE KNOW?
How might you have identified this as FAKE?

17. Is It Fake News? (Round 3) (#1) Know your sources!
WTOE 5 News is a “fantasy news site”… not a reputable source!
(#2) Check for multiple sources from CREDIBLE news sources. (Not Facebook. Not Twitter. Not other “fake news” sites. Not biased sources.)

18. Is It Fake News? (Round 4)

19. Is It Fake News? (Round 4) YES! This is Fake News!
(#1) Know your sources! (AmericanNews.com)
(#2) Check for multiple sources! Don’t trust social media! Don’t trust biased sources! Be a detective!

20. Is It Fake News? (Round 5)

21. WHY ISN’T THIS “FAKE NEWS”…?
Is It Fake News? (Round 5)
NO! This does NOT qualify as “FAKE NEWS,” even though Clinton did not “ominously tell Iowan supporters to mark their front doors” with her campaign logo.
WHY ISN’T THIS “FAKE NEWS”…?
How does this impact your definition of “fake news”?

22. WHY ISN’T THIS “FAKE NEWS”…?
Is It Fake News? (Round 5)
This is SATIRE.
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
WHY ISN’T THIS “FAKE NEWS”…?
How does this impact your definition of “fake news”?

23. Satire:
Untrue information.
Often critical of politicians.
Often written in a way that seems “real” or “true.”
Fake News:
Untrue information.
Often critical of politicians.
Often written in a way that seems “real” or “true.”

24. Often critical of politicians.
Satire:
Untrue information.
Often critical of politicians.
Often written in a way that seems “real” or “true.”
Fake News:
Untrue information.
Often critical of politicians.
Often written in a way that seems “real” or “true.”
So what’s the difference? Is there a difference?

25. Satire:
Untrue information.
Often critical of politicians.
Often written in a way that seems “real” or “true.”
Purpose: To criticize or ridicule using humor. (Readers are supposed to know that the story is untrue.)
Fake News:
Untrue information.
Often critical of politicians.
Often written in a way that seems “real” or “true.”
Purpose: To spread potentially harmful FALSE information. (Readers are deceived into thinking it’s true!)

26. Reflect:
What is fake news? Now that we’ve studied it, define it in your own words.
How does “fake news” differ from satirical news stories (i.e. news that is fake, like The Onion)?
How can you protect yourself against fake news? What steps can you take to identify fake news in action?