Gr 5 - Reading News Online

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

• To understand which parts are the actual article 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

• Advertisements

• An articles 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 tells you the author and the date the news was published

• It includes thoughts and opinons that readers post about the article

What should Mary click on if she wants to learn more about safety issues at the water park by her house?

• The comments section

• Sponsored content titled, "20 Facts You Didn't Know About Water Parks"

• A related article titled, "Fire Chief Has Water Park Safety Concerns"

• An advertisement for amusement park tickets

True or False:

The DATE in an online news article tells you the opinions of the readers

• True

• False

The articles BYLINE tells you WHO wrote the article. True or False?

• True

• False

If I want to read an articles about SPORTS which part of the online news article should I click?

• The WORLD NEWS section

• The OPINIONS section

• The SPORTS section

• The COMMENTS section

True or False: SPONSORED CONTENT sometimes is CLICKBAIT

• True

• False