Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.
- snippet - a small piece of information or news
- dodgy - false or dishonest
- suss - suspicious; causing a feeling that something is wrong
Before you watch the video
- Discuss or write down what fake news is according to you.
- Name 2 or more reasons why people create fake news stories.
- In the video you can hear a lot of fake headlines. Name 3 of them.
- What actions are Facebook and Google planning against fake news postings?
- Repeat the three things you can do to spot fake news.
Extra writing excercise
1. Write three catchy fake news headlines.
Extra extra writing excercise
1. Pick a fake news headline from the video or one of your own.
2. Write a fake news report to the headline.