EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 162 /170 ACTIVITY 7 I SATIRE AND PARODY | 10 MIN Objective : The purpose of this assignment is to show participants the distinction between satire and real news. By finding a satirical news article or video that has been mistaken for real news, participants learn about the use of humor and exaggeration in the media. The challenge encourages them to explore how satire and parodies are created to entertain or criticize and why some people misinterpret these pieces as factual news. By examining the role of context and the importance of critical reading, this assignment aims to improve participants' ability to distinguish between satire and real news, thereby promoting a more critical approach to media consumption. Participants learn to distinguish between satire and real news. Tasks : Find a satirical news article or video that is mistaken for real news. Challenge : Examine how satire and parody are used in the media and discuss why some people mistakenly believe these pieces are factual. Consider the role of context and critical reading in distinguishing satire from real news. Evaluation : This task effectively addresses the often blurred line between satire and real news, an important aspect of media literacy. By asking participants to find a satirical news story mistaken for real news, the task provides a practical lesson on how humor and exaggeration can be misinterpreted as fact.