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Fact or Fiction?

How do we separate fact from fiction?

Young children are naturally curious about what's real and what's pretend, and distinguishing between the two is an important skill for navigating media. This lesson teaches students the difference between fact and fiction. By learning to question what they see, students develop early critical thinking skills for their media experiences.

Objectives

  • Understand the difference between fact and fiction
  • Practice finding facts and spotting fiction in the media

Vocabulary

Fact · Fiction
Fact something that is true and can be proven, seen, or measured
Fiction something that is made-up or pretend
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Time
20 mins.

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