Understanding Fake News

Understanding Fake News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Science, Education, Life Skills, Journalism

5th - 8th Grade

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Easy

The video tutorial discusses the excitement of sharing content online and the prevalence of fake news. It explains what fake news is, its potential impact, and provides guidelines for identifying and avoiding it. Through practical examples, viewers learn to critically evaluate information before sharing. The video concludes with tips to prevent the spread of misinformation and encourages responsible online behavior.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in the introduction section?

The history of social media

The concept of fake news

The importance of sharing information

The benefits of eating chocolate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to verify information before sharing it online?

To increase your social media followers

To ensure the information is accurate

To avoid getting banned from social media

To make your posts more interesting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key characteristics of fake news?

It is always true

It contains exaggerated numbers

It is always humorous

It is only found in newspapers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you receive a message with exaggerated claims?

Share it immediately

Ignore it

Double-check the information

Delete it without reading

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the exercises section?

To learn how to write fake news

To create your own fake news

To practice identifying fake news

To memorize fake news stories

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you find grammar errors in a news headline?

Trust the news completely

Ignore the errors

Be cautious and verify the news

Share it with friends

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of sharing fake news?

Gaining more followers

Becoming famous

Winning a prize

Spreading misinformation

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if a news story seems too incredible to be true?

Check if other sources report it

Share it for fun

Believe it immediately

Ignore it completely

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to read beyond the headlines?

To save time

To find more interesting stories

To avoid boredom

To understand the full context

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a good practice when you hear news by word of mouth?

Share it immediately

Ignore it

Assume it's true

Verify it with an adult

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