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Headline Maker

Free fake news headline generator. Turn any fact or event into a realistic news headline — great for media literacy and critical thinking lessons.

Why teachers use it

Use headline maker instantly in class

Turn any fact, event or topic into a realistic news headline. The headline maker helps students understand how language shapes perception and is brilliant for media literacy, persuasive writing and critical thinking lessons.

Popular classroom uses

  • Teach media bias and sensationalism in English or Citizenship
  • Create hook sentences for persuasive writing
  • Analyse how headlines influence reader opinion

Where headline maker fits in your lessons

Headline Maker is a free, no-login social & media simulators tool you can use straight away in class. It works well for media literacy modelling, creative writing prompts, PSHE discussion starters, and runs in any browser on your classroom display, laptop or a student device.

Great for

  • media literacy modelling
  • creative writing prompts
  • PSHE discussion starters
  • citizenship lessons
  • creative tasks
  • media literacy

Use it during

  • lesson hooks
  • discussion phases
  • modelling tasks
  • independent practice
  • plenary wrap-up

What teachers like about it

Built to be quick, clear and classroom-friendly so you can get on with teaching.

It is quick to launch, so you can use headline maker the moment you need it in a lesson.

It works on classroom computers, laptops, tablets and phones without any installation.

Headline Maker FAQ

Answers for teachers looking for a fast, reliable classroom-friendly version of this tool.

Can I use real news events?

Yes. Enter any real or fictional event and the tool suggests headline styles.

Does it teach bias?

Yes. Students can compare neutral, sensational and misleading versions of the same headline.

Is it suitable for primary?

Yes. It works across key stages with appropriate teacher guidance on media concepts.

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