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• 24/7 news cycle

• bias

• breaking news

showing a strong opinion or preference for or against something or someone

• 24/7 news cycle

• bias

• breaking news

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

• 24/7 news cycle

• bias

• breaking news

Which of the following is true about breaking news?

• It covers events that happened a long time ago.

• It is always objective and doesn't have bias.

• It is the most reliable because the information is current.

• It reports on developing stories so all the facts may not be known.

Which of the following are good literacy skills? (pick 3)

• Slow down & check to see whether a story can be verified with other reputable sources before sharing

• Dig deeper into a source to learn who wrote it

• Quickly "like" or share stories, even if you're not sure they a

• Use fact-checking websites to see whether a story has been proven untrue

Which of the following are BAD literacy skills? (pick 3)

• Trust that friends who post on social media are sharing reliable and accurate news

• Assume all information reported by news outlets is true

• Quickly "like" or share stories, even if you're not sure they a

• Use fact-checking websites to see whether a story has been proven untrue

A local business is robbed. The following accounts are reported immediately. Which should you verify before believing or sharing?

• A tweet with an eyewitness account of a possible getaway car.

• A news story stating the amount of money the thief may have taken.

• Pictures of a person some believe may be the thief.

• All of the above.

Aisha sees a post on a social media account she follows in her community. The post says school will likely be closed for the next few days due to a predicted storm. What should Aisha do first?

• Share the story on social media.

• Verify it with the school or a local news outlet.

• Verify it by reading the comments on the original post.

• Text her best friend to see whether she thinks the news is true.