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Page 1: Beginning English Week 6 The Weather Part 1 Part 2 · 2020-07-20 · Beginning English Week 6 – The Weather Part 1 Boy: It’s snowing. Let’s play outside! Mom: It’s cold and

Fake NewsBeginning English, Week 6, Fall 2020

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Fake news. Maybe you heard those words recently. What is it?

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Fake news is when people make up stories and say they are facts.

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It is causing problems around the world.

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Fake news is making people believe things that are lies.

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Remember, facts are real. But stories can be fake.

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In the old days, it was easy to spot fake news. People usually knew what was fake and what was real.

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But the Internet and cell phones have changed things. Anyone can make fake news,

and many people can read it.

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How do you spot fake news? First, question it. Ask if it seems real.

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Second, do the facts look weird or wrong?

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Is the writing incorrect? Does it have a lot of spelling or grammar mistakes?

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And does it also have weird photos or pictures?

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If you see fake news, you should just ignore it. You can also tell your friends and family that it is fake news.