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Spoken word artists talk about fake news, clickbait and dodgy links. They explain that things aren't always how they first appear to be online, and how information you see can often be misleading to tempt people to click on to pages.

A supporting article giving tips on how to deal with fake news stories

Spoken word artists share their experiences of online safety, to help deal with trolls, fake news, clickbait and scams. Jay helps to find the truth and tell fact from fake.

Felix helps to find the truth and tell fact from fake. He says websites are like fishermen - often they want to attract you with sensational images and misleading headlines and reel you in so that you read, like and share.

He warns to be careful about what is read online and make sure students talk to a trusted adult if they feel confused or unable to tell the truth.

A poem which shares the experiences of dodgy links. Chaya explains why we should think before we click.

5 tips to deal with dodgy news stories online

1. Don't believe the hype

Fake news is often designed to be shared far and wide, so just because a lot of people are sharing it, that doesn't mean it's necessarily true.

2. Cross-reference the source

Do you know the website? Do they give sources for their information and have you heard of them and trust them?

3. Think about what you see

Fake news stories often have eye-catching images or sensational headlines - think about it, are they just trying to grab attention?

4. Question what the purpose is

Think about why someone might have written the story. Could they be looking to stir up trouble or misinformation?

5. Think before you share

If you have any suspicion about what you're reading, help stop the spread of fake news by not hitting the share button.

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