Understanding and Identifying Fake News

Understanding and Identifying Fake News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Life Skills, Social Studies

5th - 8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Used 3+ times

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The video tutorial discusses the prevalence of fake news on the internet and the challenges of fact-checking online content. It highlights the ease with which misinformation can spread and provides practical tips to identify fake news, such as verifying the source, checking for spelling mistakes, and using fact-checking websites. The video concludes by urging viewers to think twice before sharing surprising information to avoid spreading lies.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it easier for fake news to spread on the internet compared to traditional media?

There is no fact-checking on the internet.

People prefer online news.

The internet has more users.

Internet news is more interesting.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason people create fake news intentionally?

To improve writing skills.

To educate the public.

To gain as many online hits as possible.

To support traditional media.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a method to verify the authenticity of online information?

Read the comments section.

Look at the number of likes.

Research the writer and source.

Check the weather forecast.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might indicate that a news post is fake?

It contains spelling mistakes.

It is written in a formal tone.

It is very lengthy.

It has a lot of images.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use a fact-checking website?

To find more news articles.

To verify the accuracy of information.

To learn new vocabulary.

To improve internet speed.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do before sharing surprising information online?

Share it immediately.

Think twice and verify its authenticity.

Ignore it completely.

Ask friends for their opinion.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main message of the video regarding online information?

Be cautious and verify information before sharing.

Sharing information is always beneficial.

Traditional media is unreliable.

All online information is true.