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FAKE NEWS

Do you know anyone who believed a fake news story?

Yes, more than one person

Yes

No

Write down while watching:

1) Which 5 types of fake news spreaders does the journalist observe?

2) Which reasons to spread misinformation are mention?

bit.ly

Now, in pairs:
Fill in the 5 types of spreaders

Someone who shares funny posts and memes, which aren't necessarily true

People who think nothing is as it seems and they spread their own false ideas on social media

People who claim to be someone you can trust, like a doctor or a specialist in their field, but turn out not to be 

Someone who is out to get your money using convincing disinformation

Government officials or state-sponsored media that spread disformation to assert their power over the public

Politician

Scammer

Conspiracy theorist

Insider

Joker

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