Identifying fake news english lesson for grade 8.pptx

Determining the accuracy of the material viewed

1. Previous Lesson Review (Features of Academic Writing)

2. Previous Lesson Review: 1. Logical organization, precise word choice, formal tone and evidence-based arguments are important characteristics of academic writing. TRUE FALSE

3. Previous Lesson Review: 2. In academic writing, it is necessary to use clichés and slangs. TRUE FALSE

4. Previous Lesson Review: 3. Academic writing is typically written in first person point of view. TRUE FALSE

5. Previous Lesson Review: 4. Proper citation of all the sources and inclusion of bibliographies are required in academic writing. TRUE FALSE

6. Fact or Bluff

7. There are 8 planets in our solar system. Fact Bluff

8. Philippines is located in Southwest Asia. Fact Bluff

9. The smallest bone in the human body is in the ear. Fact Bluff

10. Women has 24 ribs, but men have only 23. Fact Bluff

11. Determining the Truthfulness and Accuracy of the Material Viewed TODAY’S LESSON

12. LESSON OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, we will be able to: 1. define truthfulness and accuracy in determining the validity of the material viewed;

13. LESSON OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, we will be able to: 2. examine the truthfulness and accuracy of the material viewed to determine its validity; and

14. LESSON OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, we will be able to: 3. express an opinion about the material viewed based on its truthfulness and accuracy.

15. Definition of Terms: Truthfulness - It is telling facts or statements that are true and correct.

16. Examples: 1. The sun rises in the east. 2. Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. 3. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the President of the Philippines.

17. Definition of Terms: Accuracy - It is freedom from mistakes and errors (data, information, grammatical errors).

18. Examples: 1. The Philippines has 7641 islands. 2. There are 12 months in a year.

19. Definition of Terms: Viewing - It is an act of seeing or taking a look in the television, computer, or cellphones.

20. Examples of viewed materials: photographs, films, videotapes, texts, prints, etc.

21. Definition of Terms: Fake News - False or misleading information presented as news or articles whose purpose is to damage reputation or make money.

22. Examples: 1. Sarah Duterte announces: K-12 will be abolished! 2. Covid -19 vaccine turns people to zombies.

23. By Jhunnex Napallacan posted April 6, 2024 11:34 AM. Inquirer.Net ; Other News Sources: Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star

24. Truthfulness and Accuracy Checklist: Criteria YES NO 1. Check the credibility of the source: Is the source, website or publication reputable?

25. Truthfulness and Accuracy Checklist: Criteria YES NO 2. Look for multiple sources: Are other credible news outlets reporting the same information?

26. Truthfulness and Accuracy Checklist: Criteria YES NO 3. Is the language and formatting appropriate: Is the language and formatting appropriate, without excessive punctuation marks, incorrect grammar, or excessive use of all capital letters?

27. Truthfulness and Accuracy Checklist: Criteria YES NO 4. Verify the date and time: Is the news current and not outdated?

28. Truthfulness and Accuracy Checklist: Criteria YES NO 5. Examine the language and tone: Does the article present facts fairly and is not opinionated?

29. Truthfulness and Accuracy Checklist: Note: If the article does not meet all of these criteria, then it is not true and accurate.

30. Credible Local News Sources Philippine Daily Inquirer The Manila Times Manila Bulletin Philippine Star BusinessWorld BusinessMirror ABS-CBN News GMA Network Eagle news Philippine Entertainment Portal Malaya News5 Philippine news SunStar The Daily Tribune

31. Fake News Websites/Platforms Media ni Duterte Minda Nation Netizens PH News Media PH News Titans OKD2 Pinoy Trending News Pinoy Viral News Classified Trends Duterte News Info Extreme Readers FilipiNews PH Get Real Philippines Kalye Pinoy Leak News PH TahoNews

32. CLASS ACTIVITY Instructions: In a blank sheet of paper, write the word "FACT" on one side and “FAKE" on the other. When the teacher shows an article, hold up your paper to answer whether you think it's a fact or a fake. Refer to the checklist for your answers.

33. Article 1. Several classes on Monday, April 1, have been confirmed canceled by the Department of Education (DepEd) due to extreme heat. (by Rhowen Del Rosario, Manila Bulletin News posted April 1, 2024 11:45 AM ; Other news source: GMA News)

34. Article 2. A woman in Cotabato is believed to have given birth to a 2-FOOT SNAKE!. (by an anonymous individual, posted on YouTube, July 29, 2016; Other article source: Pinoy Viral News)

35. Article 3. The Social Security System (SSS) is offering its calamity loan to its members affected by the recent 7.2-magnitude quake in Taiwan, its spokesperson said Friday. (by Jauhn Etienne Villaruel , ABS-CBN News posted April 5, 2024 10:42 AM; Other news source: CNN Philippines)

36. Article 4. NDRMMC alert!!! An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 is expected to hit the Philippines within 24 hours. BE ALERT! BE WATCHFULL! (Text message sent by: 09243098712 , January 6, 2024 10:45 PM; Other text source: Random phone numbers)

37. Article 5. Social pension for indigent senior citizen raised to 20,000. (Posted by anonymous Tiktok user on Tiktok March 4, 2024; Other post source: Leak News PH)

38. Article 6. The Department of Health (DOH) continues to monitor cases of pertussis or whopping cough in the Philippines, as it logged a total of 49 deaths since the beginning of this year. (by Joyce Ann Rocamora , PNA News posted April 3, 2024 9:35 AM; Other news source: The Daily Tribune)

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40. Article 8. SANTA FE, Nueva Vizcaya – Police and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) seized a truck loaded with hot lumber worth P1 million here on January 5, 2024. (by LIEZEL BASA IÑIGO, Manila Bulletin, posted on January 6, 2024, 11:08am. Other source: ABS-CBN News)

41. Article 9. Michael Jackson is alive and will return on April 21, 2024. He faked his death in June 25, 2009. (by Florentin Mixi , a Facebook user, posted on April 4, 2024 3:48 PM; Other source: News Titan)

42. Article 10. CLASSES ARE SUSPENDED TOMORROW!!! (Posted by a student on Facebook April 11, 2024 7:00 AM; Other information source: None)

43. Lesson Review: (TRUE OR FALSE) Truthfulness is the quality of being factual and not containing any lies. TRUE FALSE

44. Lesson Review: Accuracy is freedom from mistake and error. TRUE FALSE

45. Lesson Review: The material viewed is accurate and true if the source is untrustworthy. TRUE FALSE

46. Lesson Review: The news viewed is accurate and true if other credible news outlets report different information from what it claims. TRUE FALSE

47. Lesson Review: The article viewed is accurate and true if it is free from language and grammatical errors. TRUE FALSE

48. Lesson Review: The article viewed is accurate and true if it is outdated. TRUE FALSE

49. Lesson Review: The article viewed is accurate and true if it presents facts fairly and is not opinionated. TRUE FALSE

50. Individual Activity Instructions: 1. Using the checklist, determine whether the articles are fact or fake, and briefly explain your answers.

51. Individual Activity Instructions: 2. At the back of your paper, answer the question: Why is it important to determine the truthfulness and accuracy of the text in the materials we view?

52. Truthfulness and Accuracy Checklist: Criteria YES NO 1. Check the credibility of the source: Is the source, website or publication reputable? 2. Look for multiple sources: Are other credible news outlets reporting the same information? 3. Is the language and formatting appropriate: Is the language and formatting appropriate, without excessive punctuation marks, incorrect grammar, or excessive use of all capital letters? 4. Verify the date and time: Is the news current and not outdated? 5. Examine the language and tone: Does the article present facts fairly and is not opinionated? Note: If the article does not meet all of these criteria, then it is not true and accurate.