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Media Literacy - Secondary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a primary source?


a)

A summary of an event

b)

An original document or firsthand account

c)

An opinion piece

d)

A news article

2.

What is lateral reading?

a)

Reading from left to right

b)

Reading only headlines

c)

Reading multiple sources to verify information

d)

Reading in a different language

3.

What is the purpose of fact-checking?

a)

To find grammatical errors

b)

To improve writing style

c)

To increase website traffic

d)

To verify the accuracy of information

4.

What is confirmation bias?

a)

Seeking information that confirms one’s beliefs

b)

Ignoring all information

c)

Reading only factual information

d)

Believing everything you read

5.

What is misinformation?

a)

Information that is meant to cause harm

b)

Information that is false or misleading

c)

Information that is well-researched

d)
  • Information that is entertaining


6.

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

a)

To ensure accuracy and reliability

b)

To find the most popular opinion

c)

To find the answer that agrees with your existing beliefs

d)

The understand the singular point of the author

7.

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

a)

To agree with their viewpoint

b)

To ignore their work

c)

To find grammatical errors

d)

To recognize potential influence on the information

8.

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

a)

By checking the number of views

b)

By reading the comments

c)

By verifying the source and cross-checking information

d)

By looking at the video quality

9.

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

a)

To see if the website is popular

b)

To ensure the information is current

c)

To find out the author’s age

d)

To check the website’s design

10.

What are ethical considerations when sharing information online?

a)

Ensuring the information is entertaining

b)

Verifying the accuracy and respecting privacy

c)

Sharing as quickly as possible

d)

Ignoring the source