Fake News
This term describes intentionally false stories presented as legitimate news to deceive readers; name it.
Fake News
What is the primary difference between "misinformation" and "disinformation"?
Misinformation: false or inaccurate information shared without intent to deceive. Disinformation: false information shared deliberately to deceive.
What is the main goal of advertising?
To persuade people to buy, support, or behave in a desired way.
What is "racial stereotyping" in media?
Using generalized, oversimplified traits about a racial group in portrayals.
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No pierdas el tino
Name two reliable ways to check if a news article is credible.
Check original source, cross-check with reputable outlets, verify author and publication, check date, use fact-checking sites.
Define "confirmation bias" and explain how it helps misinformation spread online.
People prefer information that confirms existing beliefs; they are likelier to notice, believe, and share matching misinformation.
Define "bandwagon" advertising and give a brief example relevant to teens.
Bandwagon: suggests “everyone’s doing it”
Give one example of how news coverage choices (e.g., which stories are covered and how) can contribute to systemic racism.
Example: disproportionate coverage of crimes by people from certain racial groups or emphasizing race in stories where it is irrelevant.
Mexican revolutionary who died by walking through a lake with his horse, drawing both of them in the process.
Rodolfo Fierro "El Carnicero"
Explain, in one or two sentences, how a sensationalist headline can contribute to the spread of fake news even if the article has mixed accuracy.
It triggers emotional reactions and shares before readers verify content; they can mislead readers even if article later qualifies claims.
Provide one classroom-friendly activity (one or two sentences) that teaches students to spot unverified sources shared in social media
Example activity: students track three claims from their feeds for a week, note source quality, and report verification steps to class.
Explain the difference between advertising and propaganda in intent and typical techniques (two or three sentences).
Advertising aims primarily to sell products/services and uses persuasion techniques; propaganda aims to shape beliefs or political behavior and may use ideological appeals and suppression of dissent. Techniques overlap but differ in target outcomes and transparency.
Explain how the use of certain images or stock photos alongside stories about crime can influence audience perception about race
Images create implicit associations; repeatedly pairing certain racial groups with crime images reinforces biased perceptions and stereotypes.
The heart and soul of "El Chavo del 8"
Don Ramón
Identify and briefly describe one structural giveaway (something about the website or article format) that often signals a fake news site.
Examples: missing author/byline, no contact or editorial info, suspicious domain, many pop-up ads, obviously biased language, no newsroom standards listed.
Identify three common persuasive techniques used in slogans and short ads and explain why each is effective.
Missing sourcing prevents verification and transparency; next steps: search for original source, use fact-checkers, treat claim as unverified until sourced.
Identify two common persuasive techniques used in slogans and short ads and explain why each is effective
Techniques: slogan repetition (memory), emotional appeals (pathos), social proof/testimonials (credibility).
A film reviewer claims a movie “humanizes” a marginalized group while another reviewer says it relies on stereotypes. List three specific criteria you would use to analyze whether the movie perpetuates stereotypes.
Criteria: character complexity (rounded vs. token), presence of agency and voice from group members, reliance on stereotypical traits, contextual accuracy, who made/consulted on the portrayal.
"Amigos, por favor quiten sus botellas de las mesas porque se me están antojando"
José José
Give a short socially-charged claim that a celebrity could do to endorse a political candidate, list the steps you would take to verify the claim and how you would document your verification.
Steps: find original post, check primary sources (official statements, reputable outlets), verify images via reverse image search, check timestamps, consult fact-checkers; document sources and why you judged it true/false.
You find two reputable sources that disagree on a factual point. Describe how you would evaluate and reconcile the disagreement before citing either source.
Evaluate methods, data, expertise, publication quality; prefer primary data and consensus from multiple reputable sources; note uncertainty if unresolved.
An online influencer posts sponsored content but doesn’t use #ad or disclose sponsorship. Explain the ethical and credibility implications and how readers should treat such content.
Ethical/credibility implications: lack of disclosure deceives audiences about motives; readers should treat claims skeptically, seek independent verification, and report nondisclosure to platform/regulators.
You discover a widely shared advertisement that relies on a racial stereotype to sell a product. Draft a brief (2–3 sentence) classroom response activity that helps students analyze why the ad is harmful and how advertisers could change it to be responsible.
Activity: Have students deconstruct the ad (identify stereotype elements, intended audience, effects), then redesign the ad to promote the product without harmful stereotypes, explaining changes.
Mexican presenter that was shot in a taqueria in CDMX
Paco Stanley