Encourage critical thinking and media literacy in elementary students with our captivating Fake News and Hoaxes Reading Comprehension Worksheets! These print-and-go resources are thought-provoking, engaging, and designed to spark meaningful discussions about fake news, its impact, and how to analyz...

Dive into the fascinating world of the Cottingley Fairy hoax in 1917 and explore the impact of fake news with our engaging and thought-provoking resource! This activity is a perfect opportunity to discuss with students the influence of misinformation and the pros and cons of fake news in a historic...

Welcome to the captivating world of the Cottingley Fairy hoax! Delve into the intriguing tale of fake news and Arthur Conan Doyle's investigation into the mystical photographs. Our print and go comprehension resource offers an engaging opportunity for students to explore this historical event and a...

Students learn about yellow journalism in the Spanish-American War and then analytically compare it with today's "fake news." A two page engaging reading discusses the following: - Origins and description of yellow journalism - Hearst and Pulitzer newspaper circulation wars - ”Reconcentration” camps and Frederic Remington - Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine - Yellow journalism's impact on the Spanish-American War Students then complete a fun "Be A Yellow Journalist" activity. They read a primary source article on the Cuban "reconcentration" camps and use their knowledge to create a yellow journalism article on the topic that might be published in William Randolph Hearst's newspaper. A grading rubric is included. Finally, students read a November 2016 article in the "Chicago Tribune" about the creators of "fake news" online, or "the new yellow journalists." Students complete a worksheet in which they compare and analyze these historical and modern issues. They conclude by researching online to find a piece of "fake news" and analyze it according to certain criteria. You may be interested in the following related resources: Westward Expansion and Native American Conflicts Rise of U.S. Imperialism U.S. Annexation of Hawaii The Hawaiian Independence Movement The Spanish-American War https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Living-History GET FREE TPT CREDITS: If you use this product, please leave a review! Not only is it helpful for me, you can get feedback credits on future purchases! Simply go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. All new products are discounted at least 50% for the first 48 hours after posting - become a follower to catch these deals!

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This comprehensive lesson teaches students about origins, battles, and impact of the Spanish-American War, as well as providing several highlight activities on the significance of yellow journalism during this period. Students begin by completing a comprehensive and engaging 3 page reading on the Spanish-American war covering: - Spanish colonialism in Cuba and José Martí's leadership of the Cuban rebellion - General Weyler's "reconcentration camps" - Increasing U.S. business interests in Cuban sugar industry - Hearst's and Pulitzer's use of yellow journalism in their newspaper circulation wars - Frederic Remington's drawings; increasing American outrage towards Spain - Impact of the "de Lôme letter" and the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine - U.S. declaration of war and Commodore Dewey's attack of Spain in the Philippines - war in Cuba: Buffalo Soldier, Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, and Battle of San Juan Hill -Treaty of Paris, U.S. acquisition of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines -Platt Amendment - impacts of increasing U.S. imperialism Students then complete a 3 page worksheet with a key terms matching activity, and answer summative and analytical questions based on the reading. To conclude, students read two primary source news accounts of the sinking of the Maine (one yellow journalism; one more reliable). They complete a compare/contrast activity to analyze the criteria required in assessing media reliability. Also included are two additional optional pages of teaching material, class discussion questions and teacher notes, and a link to a November 2016 "Chicago Tribune" article comparing today's "fake news" with historical yellow journalism. (See Preview.) A detailed answer key and teacher guide are included. You may be interested in the following related resources: Westward Expansion and Native American Conflicts Rise of U.S. Imperialism U.S. Annexation of Hawaii The Hawaiian Independence Movement Yellow Journalism https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Living-History GET FREE TPT CREDITS: If you use this product, please leave a review! Not only is it helpful for me, you can get feedback credits on future purchases! Simply go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. All new products are discounted at least 50% for the first 48 hours after posting - become a follower to catch these deals!

Enhance your students' reading comprehension skills with our delightful set of 20 engaging and ready-to-use worksheets, thoughtfully crafted based on Roald Dahl's beloved masterpiece, "The Magic Finger." These activities not only delve into the enchanting world of the story but also encourage studen...

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