This Just in - how shoule we respon

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to think critically about the news we receive online?

• Because not all news is accurate or reliable

• Because news is always entertaining

• Because news never affects our lives

• Because all news is true

Open Ended

How should we react to breaking news?

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of 'breaking news'?

• Information being reported about an event that has just happened or is currently occurring

• News that is always positive

• Stories that are not important

• Information that is repeated every day

Open Ended

What are the benefits of being the first to 'break' news for individuals and news outlets?

Open Ended

What are some possible reasons why news outlets want to be the first to report a story?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The 24/7 news cycle means news is reported ___ hours a day, seven days a week.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristics of the 24/7 news cycle?

• News is reported only during business hours

• News is reported 24 hours a day, seven days a week

• News is only available on television

• News is only available in print

Multiple Select

Based on the breaking news about the skatepark closure, which of the following statements are supported by the information provided?

• Officials have confirmed the closure and provided a comment

• There are concerns about the cost of maintaining the skatepark

• The city council has already made a final decision

• Some community members are upset about the closure

Open Ended

1. Based on the news alerts, what is likely happening with the concert? Why?

Open Ended

What clues do you see in the alerts that might indicate incomplete or inaccurate information?

Open Ended

If you had tickets for the concert and saw these alerts, what should you do?

Open Ended

What is one important thing you learned today about responding to news online?