Have you ever read something and thought, “Wait… is that actually true?”
News is everywhere. Some stories share clear facts, while others are exaggerated or designed to grab your attention. It can be tricky to tell what’s real and what’s not.
Complete these challenges to build your media literacy skills and get better at spotting what’s real in the media.
Find out what media is, who makes it, and why it matters.
Hunt for clues to work out the who, what, when, and where of a source.
Can you tell which headlines give the facts or are just trying to grab your attention?
Spot when a headline is hiding information to make you curious.
Spot the words that bring up strong feelings in news stories.
Look closely at words that make news sound certain or not.
Sort out what can be checked as a fact and what is someone’s opinion.
Look closely at photos and notice how small details can change their meaning.
Some stories sound unbelievable! Can you tell if they’re written to entertain or inform?
Look for clues that show a news story might not be true.
Decide if you should share it, check it first, or not share it at all.
Learn where to go and who to ask when you need help checking facts.
Tell us what you thought of the challenges and unlock your Fact or Fiction? certificate.