The Language of Misinformation: Fact, Fiction and Persuasion

The Language of Misinformation: Fact, Fiction and Persuasion

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Informative writing
  • Persuasive writing
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • ...

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.

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Cool.org thanks our philanthropic funder, Boundless Earth for its generous contributions and collaboration in creating these resources.

Tune In

Students learn to identify fact and opinion-based writing while exploring the topic of clean energy. They will identify inclusive and exclusive language use in various persuasive texts. 

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Fact vs Opinion in the Media

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Informative writing
  • Persuasive writing
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Exploring Inclusive and Exclusive Language in Media

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Informative writing
  • Persuasive writing
  • Environmental
  • Energy

Find Out

Students will practice fact-checking false statements using a fact-checkers checklist to explore politically opposing statements about clean energy.

  • Lesson
  • Free
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Unpacking the Motivations Behind Misinformation

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Informative writing
  • Persuasive writing
  • Environmental
  • Energy

Take Action

Students will investigate how political advertisements use persuasive devices and imagery to convey a particular message. They will assess how organisations work to dispel misinformation and disinformation online. 

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  • Free
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Building Trust Through Media Content

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Informative writing
  • Persuasive writing
  • Environmental
  • Energy
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