Thinking · Checking what's true
20 min · pencil, scissors
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Real or fake?
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These headlines are made up for practice. Some sound real, some sound fake.
- Cut out the 6 headline cards.
- For each one ask: Who says so? How do they know? Does anyone else say it?
- Sort them on the table. Write each card’s letter in the right box.
Probably realCard letters:
Probably fakeCard letters:
Need to checkCard letters:
ALibrary now lends fishing rods as well as books
BScientists find a cat that can read
CSHOCKING!!! Kids who eat ice cream can fly. Share now!
DWeather service says rain is likely on Tuesday
ETown holds a snail race on Saturday
FSecret pill makes you grow 30 cm overnight
Grown-up corner
Why it matters: Kids see lots of claims online. Three simple questions help them pause before they believe or share.
- What clues made a headline seem fake?
- Where could you check a “need to check” card?
Extend it: Look at one news headline together and ask the three questions.
My brain felt: ☐ easy ☐ just right ☐ stretchy
One thing I learned: ________________________
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