Media Literacy - Secondary

What is a primary source?

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• A summary of an event

• An original document or firsthand account

• An opinion piece

• A news article

What is lateral reading?

• Reading from left to right

• Reading only headlines

• Reading multiple sources to verify information

• Reading in a different language

What is the purpose of fact-checking?

• To find grammatical errors

• To improve writing style

• To increase website traffic

• To verify the accuracy of information

What is confirmation bias?

• Seeking information that confirms one’s beliefs

• Ignoring all information

• Reading only factual information

• Believing everything you read

What is misinformation?

• Information that is meant to cause harm

• Information that is false or misleading

• Information that is well-researched

• • Information that is entertaining

  
  

Why is it important to cross-check information from multiple sources?

• To ensure accuracy and reliability

• To find the most popular opinion

• To find the answer that agrees with your existing beliefs

• The understand the singular point of the author

What is the significance of understanding an author’s bias?

• To agree with their viewpoint

• To ignore their work

• To find grammatical errors

• To recognize potential influence on the information

How can you evaluate the credibility of a video shared online?

• By checking the number of views

• By reading the comments

• By verifying the source and cross-checking information

• By looking at the video quality

Why is it important to check the publication date of an online source?

• To see if the website is popular

• To ensure the information is current

• To find out the author’s age

• To check the website’s design

What are ethical considerations when sharing information online?

• Ensuring the information is entertaining

• Verifying the accuracy and respecting privacy

• Sharing as quickly as possible

• Ignoring the source