News and Media Literacy

Which of the following actions should you take when trying to decide whether an online news article is credible?

• Share the article on social media before reading it.

• Read the article and try to corroborate the information the author presents.

• Trust that the writer of the article is telling the truth.

• Ignore the article if you think the author ight be biased.

Imagine that you see a message that says, "Due to an emergency, school has been canceled until next Monday. Please share immediately." The message looks official, but you're not sure. How can you find out more?

• Check the school website and hove your parents call the school to confirm the message.

• Check the source.

• Look closely for clues that something is not right.

• All of the above.

Imagine that you see a message that says, "Due to an emergency, school has been canceled until nex Monday. Please share immediately," and you are about to share it. Is it OK to share the message?

• It's OK to share the message because it says, "Please share immediately."

• It's OK to share the message because it looks official and you want others to know about an emergency school closure.

• It's not OK to share the message because you're not sure it's true and spreading fake news can cause confusion.

• It's not OK to share the message because you want to wait for others to share it first.

What is media literacy?

• The ability to read and write

• The ability to critically analyze media content

• The ability to create media content

• The ability to use social media

Which of the following is an example of social media?

• A printed newspaper

• A television news channel

• An online blog

• Instagram

Imagine you see an article with a headline that reads, "Scientists Find Playing Video Games Improves Memory." You share the article and later realize it's fake. What should you do after you realize you shared false information?

• Keep the post up just to see how many people fall for it.

• Delete your post and post a correction.

• Nothing, People will forget about the post in a day or two anyway.

• Share other articles with similar headlines to make it look like the information is true.

During a school project on media literacy, Mason finds an article online. What is a sign that the article might be fake?

• It contains quotes from experts

• It includes a variety of viewpoints

• It has sensational or emotionally charged headlines

• It is published by a well-known news outlet

During an election period, how can Brett protect himself from misinformation on social media?

• By accepting information from social media without question

• By only reading headlines

• By cross-checking news with reputable sources

• By relying on information from anonymous sources

During a school project on current events, Magda, Brady, and Emilia come across various sources of information. How can media literacy help them combat misinformation?

• By teaching them to avoid news altogether

• By encouraging uncritical acceptance of all information

• By equipping them with skills to critically evaluate information

• By promoting a single source of news as the most reliable

Why is media literacy education important for students?

• It teaches them how to create news reports

• It helps them identify and understand misinformation

• It is only necessary for journalism students

• It focuses on promoting specific news outlets to them