Critical Thinking and Media Literacy Quiz

In order to recognize opinion pieces, you have to understand that opinion pieces reflect the author's personal views, while news articles strive to present facts objectively.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

Considering the Source's Reputation involves:

(Select all that Apply)

• Research the Reputation and Track Record of the News Outlet

• Look for Journalism Awards

• Look for Editorial Guidelines and the Outlet's Commitment to Accurate Reporting

• All of the Above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

Developing critical thinking skills to question and evaluate information, recognize logical fallacies, and engage in thoughtful analysis.

• Engage in Media Literacy

• Engage in Technology Literacy

• Engage in Information Literacy

• Engage in Mass Media

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

The subtle influence on readers' perception through the choice of words, phrases, and tone in journalism is known as:

• Cultural Bias

• Framing Bias

• Selection Bias

• Language Bias

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Including diverse viewpoints to give readers a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter is called:

• Providing Multiple Perspectives

• Avoiding Conflict Of Interest

• Critical Thinking

• Fact-Checking and Verification

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Prioritizing the verification of information to ensure reliability and trustworthiness is known as:

• Fact-Checking and Verification

• Confirmation Bias

• Avoiding Conflict of Interest

• Providing Multiple Perspectives

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

The tendency to favor a particular perspective, influencing the presentation of information.

• Verify Information

• Bias

• Objectivity

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Adhering to ethical standards by disclosing potential conflicts of interest to maintain journalistic integrity.

• Fairness and Balance

• Providing Multiple Perspectives

• Avoiding Conflict of Interest

• Media Literacy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

Critically analyzing the reliability and credibility of news sources through strategies like checking for bias and verifying information.

• Evaluating News Sources

• Critical Thinking

• Objectivity

• Media Literacy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

Verifying information includes:

(Select all that Apply)

• Cross-referenceing information with other reliable sources to ensure accuracy.

• Fact-checking organizations can help identify misinformation and provide fact-checked information.

• Accepting information without taking steps to ensure it is true or reliable.

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7