Finding Credible News
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Able to be believed; trustworthy is the definition of:
evaluate
credible
bias
fake news
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If news is credible, it is able to be corroborated on other sources. What does corroboration mean?
Other sources confirm or support the information
The information is made up
The information is biased
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In order to corroborate a source, you should:
Share the information on social media
Trust the author of the information
Read laterally to find other sources that say the same thing
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a source is biased, it means that (check all that apply):
It has a preference for something in a way that may be unfair
It is credible, believable, and trustworthy
It may be questionable news
It is definitely credible news
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some clues that an online news article might be fake?
It creates a strong emotional reaction
It can not be corroborated
The website is biased or not part of a credible news, academic, or government organziation
All of the above
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a news article contains information that is surprising, but not unbelievable, does not show bias, and all key points in the article can be corroborated, then it is most likely:
Fake news
Questionable news
Credible news
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a news article is written by an author with a known bias, some of the key points can be corroborated, and the source is not part of a credible news, academic, or government organization, then the news is most likely:
Fake news
Questionable news
Credible news
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