Understanding Misinformation and Fake News
Authored by Chris Dorman
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This is the spreading of information or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring an organization, a cause, or a person.
Terrorism
Propaganda
Extremism
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This contains facts that are wrong or inaccurate but may contain some truthful information taken out of context.
Misinformation
Disinformation
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This contains false information which is deliberately intended to mislead; it is intentionally misstating the facts.
Misinformation
Disinformation
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This is a type of disinformation that is designed to look like real news, but it consists of false information.
Fake News
Sponsored Content
Clickbait
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This is news that is misleading, it may be about a real news event, but the facts are often manipulated to fit an agenda.
Fake News
Highly Partisan News
Clickbait
Tags
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
Why do people often spread fake news and misinformation?
They don’t realize that it’s false or misleading.
They want more followers on social media.
They want to spread rumors and lies.
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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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This is a shocking headline that tricks you into clicking for more information.
Fake News
Highly Partisan News
Clickbait
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
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