These resources are part of the Combatting Misinformation Education Resources, created in collaboration with Boundless Earth.
This English unit for Years 9 & 10, The Language of Misinformation: Fact, Fiction and Persuasion, has been designed to
- equip students to critically analyse language, distinguishing clearly between facts, opinions and persuasive techniques in media and political contexts
- explore how inclusive and exclusive language shapes public perception, empowering students to recognise its role in influencing debates, particularly around clean energy
- develop advanced media literacy skills, enabling students to fact-check statements, assess credibility and understand the motivations behind misinformation and disinformation
- investigate the persuasive power of political and media narratives, guiding students to identify bias and evaluate how language affects public trust
- practise effective debunking strategies, helping students research, create and share accurate, evidence-based responses to false claims.
Through critical analysis, practical fact-checking and informed discussion, students will build the skills to confidently navigate digital media, assess credibility and participate constructively in evidence-based discussions on clean energy.
Scroll down to explore each lesson or click the download button on the right-hand side of this unit to download the entire unit at once. ✨
Cool.org thanks our philanthropic funder, Boundless Earth for its generous contributions and collaboration in creating these resources.
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