Fact-Checking Fun for Students

What is fact-checking?

• A process of creating new facts

• A process of verifying the accuracy of information

• A method to spread rumors

• A way to write stories

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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

Why is fact-checking important?

• To make stories more interesting

• To ensure information is accurate and reliable

• To confuse readers

• To make information more complex

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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

Which of the following is a reliable source for fact-checking?

• A random blog

• A peer-reviewed journal

• A friend's social media post

• A fictional book

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What should you do if you find conflicting information during fact-checking?

• Ignore it

• Use the information that supports your opinion

• Investigate further to find the most reliable source

• Choose the information that is easiest to understand

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a primary source?

• A source that interprets information

• A source that provides firsthand evidence

• A source that is always correct

• A source that is easy to find

Which of the following is a sign of a credible website?

• It has many advertisements

• It provides clear author information and citations

• It uses sensational headlines

• It has a lot of pop-up windows

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

• A diary entry

• A newspaper article analyzing an event

• A photograph

• A government document

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if you cannot verify a piece of information?

• Assume it is true

• Share it with others

• Disregard it until it can be verified

• Use it as evidence in your argument

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a red flag when evaluating the credibility of a source?

• It is written by multiple authors

• It is frequently updated

• It lacks citations and references

• It has a professional layout

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a benefit of using multiple sources for fact-checking?

• It allows for more opinions to be included

• It makes the process faster

• It helps to confirm the accuracy of the information

• It increases the complexity of the information

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6