1. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
(5 MINUTES)

Pose these questions to the class: What are some of the most outrageous photos you’ve seen on social media? How can you tell whether a photo is fake? Why might people deliberately post fake photos?

2. INDEPENDENT READING
(15 MINUTES)

Have students read the article on their own, writing down any comments or questions.

3. CLOSE-READING QUESTIONS
(15 MINUTES)

Have students write their answers to each question, or use these prompts to guide a discussion.

• ANALYZING CAUSE AND EFFECT: What factor led to the rise in manipulated images on social media, according to the article?
  (Tech tools once available only to pros became more sophisticated and accessible, allowing just about anyone to alter photographs.)
  

• DRAWING CONCLUSIONS: Why did hoaxsters alter a photo of gun-control activist Emma González to make it look like she was tearing the U.S. Constitution?
  (Possible answers include: to spark outrage among gun rights activists or to reinforce fears some Americans have about losing their Second Amendment rights.)
  

4. WRITE AN OBJECTIVE SUMMARY

Reinforce comprehension and summarization skills by having students complete the skills sheet Writing an Objective Summary: Sum It Up.