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Avoiding Clickbait Student Handout

The document discusses avoiding clickbait headlines and provides examples. It gives clues to identify clickbait, including headlines that seem impossible, try to shock, or mention celebrities. Examples 1 and 3 are identified as clickbait based on the clues, while examples 2 and 4 are not. Students are then asked to write their own clickbait headline.

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Avoiding Clickbait Student Handout

The document discusses avoiding clickbait headlines and provides examples. It gives clues to identify clickbait, including headlines that seem impossible, try to shock, or mention celebrities. Examples 1 and 3 are identified as clickbait based on the clues, while examples 2 and 4 are not. Students are then asked to write their own clickbait headline.

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GRADE 5: YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS!

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Avoiding Clickbait
DATE

Directions: Part 1
Use the clues below to identify which examples are clickbait, where the main purpose is to get you to
click.
● Clue #1: It seems impossible or unbelievable.
For example, "Think Your Cat Loves You? It's Actually Plotting to Make You Sick."
● Clue #2: It tries to shock you.
For example, "You Won't Believe This!" or "The Answer is Genius!"
● Clue #3: It refers to a celebrity or popular topic.
For example, "Kylie Jenner Uses This Food Item for Luscious Hair: You Won't Believe What It
Is!"

1. 2.

Is it clickbait? Is it clickbait?

Why, or why not? Why, or why not?

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Avoiding Clickbait
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3. 4.

Is it clickbait? Is it clickbait?

Why, or why not? Why, or why not?

Directions: Part 2
In the space below, write a clickbait headline of your own. Remember to use the clues from Part 1 and
"The Curiosity Gap" to help you! If you have time, draw or insert an image next to it.

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