11/9 - 11/10 (S & A): Media Pitfalls & Fake News

"Ads, news, movies, TV shows, and many other types of media all want you to accept their messages at face value. However, you should look beneath the surface and ask questions to decode what these media messages are really saying." - GCFGlobal.org

It is critical in today's information-rich world, that students can identify what information is true and accurate, and what is not.  What advertising is trying to get your attention, and what can be deemed accurate and professionally reported?  What can you use to cite sources and research for projects in class?  Today you will see some of the examples of news manipulation and you will be responsible for a Constructed Response at the end of class.  You will also complete a worksheet outlining your learning tomorrow.

Special Note:  Wednesday is Veterans Day!  Please take a moment to thank anyone you know who has served our country in the military, at any time, and try to understand why we set aside November 11th for our Veterans!

(❗️) CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE (TFDL Digital Portfolio Journal Entry)

How can you tell the difference between fake news and real news?  Explain how you can verify your sources and information online is true and correct.

Create a NEW Journal Article on your TFDL Digital Portfolio Journal (Google Drive)

EXAMPLE: 09 November 2020: Media Pitfalls

3-4 Sentences written about the article

R.A.C.E.S. Method R - Repeat the Question, A - Answer the Question, C - Cite Evidence, E - Examples / Explanation, S - Summarize your Thoughts

(❗️)  Send Gmail Verification

Copy and Paste your Journal Entry to a Gmail to Mr. S for credit.  Please use the following email address to send a copy of your Journal entry to Mr. S: harvey.scribner@techfreire.org

REFERENCE LINKS

"Media Pitfalls & Fake News" Google Slides Class Presentation (For Review)

(❗️) "Media Pitfalls Student Worksheet" Google Document
You must open the document, click FILE and MAKE A COPY, and SHARE it with Mr. S (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org) for credit!

VOCABULARY

Accuracy the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; freedom from error or defect; precision or exactness; correctness

Bias a particular tendency or inclination, or prejudice

Credible worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy

Credentials anything that provides the basis for confidence, belief, credit, etc

Domain Extension the suffix at the end of a web address, such as .com or .org.

Evaluate to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of

Publisher a person or company whose business is the publishing of books, newspapers, online articles, computer software, etc.

Relevance relation to the matter at hand

Skeptic a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something appearing to be factual

URL web address you type into a browser to reach a website

STANDARDS ADDRESSED

• ALA Standard 2:1: Student determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness.
• ALA Standard 2:2: Student distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion.
• ALA Standard 2:3: Student identifies inaccurate and misleading information.
• ALA Standard 2:4: Student selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
• ALA Standard 6:1: Student assesses the quality of the process and products of personal information seeking.
• CCSS: RI.3.5: Use text features and search tools (e.g, key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.
• CCSS: RI.5.7: Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
• CCSS: W.6.1.b: Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
• CCSS: 7.1.b, 8.1.b: Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
• NETS: 3:b: Students locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
• NETS: 3:c: Students evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.