Scholastic News: Were You Tricked?

Which statement is true about social media?

• It can help spread misinformation

• It provides only factual information

• It's a trustworthy news source

• Few people use it

Which detail best supports the answer to question #1

• "But the challenge was a hoax, or trick."

• "That's information that is incorrect, misleading, or deceptive."

• "...when a post has been liked or shared a lot, people are more likely to believe it."

• "You can play a part in stopping the spread of bad information."

A first step to deciding whether something posted online is true is to consider ___________.

• if any pictures are provided with it

• which language it is written in

• which of your friends saw it first

• where it is posted

In the article a day in the life of a candidate, the phrase hit the road means to _________.

• pave a road

• go somewhere

• travel by bus

• meet new people

Some candidates take selfies with voters to ______.

• help spread their name and campaign online

• improve their photography skills

• make extra money

• get free lunch

How is the article A Day in the Life of a Candidate structured?

• The text presents a problem and a solution.

• Events are presented in sequential order.

• The sections different opinions.

• It compares and contrasts two things.

In the article Twister Safety, which question is answered by the 2nd paragraph?

• When is tornado season?

• In which states are tornadoes most common?

• What happens during a tornado?

• What should people do if a tornado strikes?

Which should you do during a tornado?

• Practice a tornado drill.

• Go to the attic of the building.

• Go near a window so you can see what's happening.

• Go to the lowest level of a building.

In the article A Rainbow Squirrel, which statement best summarizes the article?

• The Malabar giant squirrel is 3 feet long.

• U.S. squirrels are not brightly colored.

• The Malabar giant squirrel's brightly colored fur allows it to blend in.

• Some squirrels live in India.

In the article Should You Tell On a Cheater, which word is most similar in meaning to the word affect?

• improve

• change

• hurt

• undo