Which of the following is a sign a story might be fake?

ALL answers are correct, It only appears on unknown websites or social media websites, It uses lots of capital letters and emojis 😱, You cannot find any of the sources or experts mentioned in the story

WHY is fake news created?

To trick people, make money or influence people

If a story seems too good to be true OR makes you feel scared or angry right away, you should:

Take a deep breath and fact-check it

Why is fake news dangerous?

It can confuse or scare people and cause harm

What is a reliable source?

A place you can trust to tell the truth

What should you do if you're not sure if a story is real?

Research it properly OR ask an adult

Which website is MOST likely to share true information?

A government or major news website

Before sharing a news story, you should:

Make sure it’s true and from a reliable source

What does “misinformation” mean?

False or misleading information

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1
Which of the following is a sign a story might be fake?
ALL answers are correct
It only appears on unknown websites or social media websites
It uses lots of capital letters and emojis 😱
You cannot find any of the sources or experts mentioned in the story
2
WHY is fake news created?
To help people
To make people laugh
To trick people, make money or influence people
For entertainment
3
WHAT is fake news?
News that is made up or false
News that is boring
News that comes from TV
News about celebrities
4
If a story seems too good to be true OR makes you feel scared or angry right away, you should:
See if there are any experts mentioned and then believe it
Believe it immediately
Share it with everyone
Take a deep breath and fact-check it
5
Why is fake news dangerous?
It can confuse or scare people and cause harm
It wastes time
It makes people laugh
It spread the truth
6
What is a reliable source?
A comment you've heard other people say
A place you can trust to tell the truth
A celebrity's social media post
A website with funny stories
7
What should you do if you're not sure if a story is real?
Share it just in case
Research it properly OR ask an adult
If it sounds smart, trust it
Share it just in case
8
Which website is MOST likely to share true information?
A government or major news website
A random blog or website that can be changed by anyone
Social media websites or private social media accounts
A popular video game site that is well known used by millions of people
9
Before sharing a news story, you should:
Make sure it sounds right
Make sure it’s true and from a reliable source
See if you agree with the story
Read only the headline
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What does “misinformation” mean?
False or misleading information
Correct facts about a topic
Information with missing words
A story with extra pictures

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