Reading News Online 5th grade

Why is it important to know about the different parts of online news articles?

• So you can click on the most interesting sponsored content.

• So you can debate with people in the comments section.

• So you can better understand which parts are the actual articles and which parts aren't.

• So you can see whether you agree or disagree with the author.

Which of these does NOT help a news website make money?

• Sponsored content

• An advertisement

• An article's byline

Which of these statements is correct about the COMMENTS section of an online news article?

• The news website uses it to make money.

• It tells you the correct webpage you are looking at.

• It includes thoughts and opinions readers post about the article.

• It tells you the author and the date it was published.

Marquis is reading a news article about the safety issues at an amusement park near his home. He would like to learn more about these issues. Which section should Marquis click on?

• The comments section.

• A sponsored content link with the title "20 Things You Didn't Know About Roller Coasters!"

• ​​An advertisement for amusement park tickets.

• A related article with the headline "Fire Chief Has Roller Coaster Safety Concerns."

How confident do you feel in being able to identify the different parts of an online news article?

• ​​​I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I do not feel confident.