Find an example of an advertisement that promotes the idea of greatness, rising above ordinary life, or pursuing a dream or freedom. Then, answer the questions below using the workspace provided.
1. What is the URL (web address) of the advertisement you found?
2. What is this ad trying to sell?
3. What is the direct or overt message of the advertisement? (i.e., “You can be great too”).
4. What is the underlying or subtle message of the advertisement? (i.e., If you buy our product, you will be able to pursue greatness.”)
Respond to each of the following questions with a short paragraph.
1. What do you believe is the most important advice in the lesson material for learning to discern fact from fiction in news stories?
2. If you had a friend or family member who shared a story on social media that you knew to be false, what would your response be?
