Using what you know about the format of fake news, compose a headline and a 3-5 sentence lead for a news article that is purposefully meant to be seen as fake. Make sure to include elements of tone and drama that will clue your readers in to the fakeness.

Question

answer as a 7 year old

Answer 1

Headline: "Aliens Land in My Backyard: They Want My Candy!"

Lead: Yesterday, I went outside to play, and guess what? A giant spaceship landed right in my backyard! The aliens looked funny and said they came all the way from 'Doughnut Planet' to find the best candy ever! They told me that if I give them gummy bears, they will promise to make my dog talk. Can you believe it? I think I might be the first kid to have alien friends!