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WorksheetsFake News Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is fake news?
False or misleading information presented as news.
Information from a reliable source.
Information that is well-researched.
All three responses.
Why has fake news become more prevalent with the internet?
Because there are fewer sources providing news online
Because anyone can post information online
Because news sources on the internet are more reputable
Because people are more critical of what they see online
How can fake news be recognized? (select 2 answers)
By using common sense and asking questions
By only trusting news articles from verified sources
By avoiding all news articles on social media
By believing everything you see online
What is NOT considered fake news?
News stories that you don't like or disagree with
Parody sites that poke fun at real news
Opinion pieces on news sites
Honest mistakes in news reporting
Why is it important to be critical of what you see online?
To support reputable news sources
To avoid being tricked by fake news
To convince others of your own position
To increase the spread of fake news
What can individuals do to stop the spread of fake news?
Believe everything they see online
Only trust news articles from verified sources
Ignore all news articles on social media
Use common sense and ask questions
What are some of the characteristics of fake news?
It often has sensational headlines or images.
It is often shared on social media.
It is often written in a biased or inflammatory tone.
All three responses.
What are some of the dangers of fake news?
It can spread misinformation and lead to people making bad decisions.
It can erode trust in the media and other institutions.
It can be used to manipulate people and influence public opinion.
All three responses.
Jacob, William, and Daniel come across a headline: "Scientists Discover New Planet That Could Support Life!" What is the first thing they should do?
Click on the link to read the article.
Share the article on social media.
Check the source of the information.
Look for evidence to support the claims being made.
Thomas, Mira, and Eesha are discussing a news article they read about a recent event. They want to ensure the information is accurate. Which of the following is a good way for them to fact-check the news article?
Look for other articles about the same topic from different sources.
See if the article cites its sources.
Check the dates of the sources to make sure they are recent.
All three responses.
How can you verify a report you suspect is fake? (2 answers)
Use the DAPPR test
If you think something is fake, you can
check it on a fact-checking website such as Snopes.com
see if the source is listed as a fake news site
google it
all of these
When a source is BIASED, they will tell a story in a way that...
gets you excited to learn all about it
makes you feel like you need to take action
puts you to sleep right away
makes their side look good and the other side look bad
Which of the following is a reliable source of news?
A website that ends in ".gov" or ".edu"
A website that is well-known and has a good reputation
A website that has been fact-checked by other reliable sources
All three responses.
After learning all about fake news and how to spot it, how do you feel about YOUR ability to spot a fake story?
I'll never fall for another hoax in my life
I'd say I'm pretty good, but still got some work to do
I think I'll still get tricked, but not as easily as before
Did you know the Earth is flat? I saw it on TikTok 🤯
