The Power of the Press and Media · Media and Society

Propaganda and Fake News

Developing critical literacy skills to identify bias and manipulation in political messaging.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a citizen distinguish between legitimate political persuasion and harmful propaganda?
  2. 2Who should be responsible for fact-checking political advertisements on the internet?
  3. 3Is the right to spread false information protected under the principle of free speech?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - The Role of the MediaKS3: Citizenship - Critical Thinking and Enquiry
Year: Year 9
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: The Power of the Press and Media
Period: Media and Society

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