WorksheetsFinding Credible Sources and Supporting Opinions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Zoe, Abigail, and Liam are on a quest to find out if video games can really help students master math skills. Which source would be the MOST credible for their research adventure?
A scientific study published by a university about game-based learning
A video game company's advertisement for their new math game
A blog post written by a teenager about their favorite games
A social media post with many likes and comments
Evelyn, Abigail, and Mia are working on their essays. When they find a great quotation to back up their opinions, what should they ALWAYS include to make their writing shine?
Only the quotation marks
Just the author's name without the page number
The quotation marks and the page number where you found it
The quotation marks, page number, and the author's name
Grace, Liam, and Kai are having a friendly debate about recycling. You want to convince them that recycling truly helps the environment. Which type of source would give you the STRONGEST evidence to win the debate?
A commercial trying to sell recycling bins
Your friend's opinion about recycling
A newspaper article from 20 years ago
A government environmental agency's report with data and facts
Aria, Kai, and Mason are chatting about their bedtime routines. Which quotation BEST supports their opinion that 'Reading before bed helps students sleep better'?
'Books are found in libraries and bookstores.'
'Many students enjoy reading books.'
'Studies show that reading calming stories before sleep can reduce stress and improve sleep quality.'
'Some people like to read in the morning instead.'
Mia, Ava, and Liam are working together on a project. Why should they gather information from DIFFERENT types of places instead of just one?
So they can write a longer report
To get different perspectives and more complete information about their topic
To make their research easier
Because teachers require it
Luna and Rohan are researching climate change for their school project. Luna finds information in a science textbook (Source A), while Rohan discovers a personal blog (Source B). Which source is likely MORE credible and why?
Source B because it has personal stories
Source B because blogs are updated more often
Source A because textbooks are reviewed by experts before publishing
They are equally credible
Imagine Emma and Aiden are debating whether school uniforms help students focus on learning. Your opinion is 'School uniforms help students focus on learning.' Which quotation would BEST support your side in the debate?
'Uniforms come in many different colors and styles.'
'Research indicates that when students wear uniforms, distractions about clothing decrease and academic focus improves.'
'Some students like uniforms and some do not.'
'Uniforms are worn in many countries around the world.'
Nora, James, and Anika are about to start a research project. What should they do FIRST to kick off their research adventure?
Write your final report immediately
Copy information without reading it carefully
Only use the first source you find
Identify your topic and think about what you want to learn
Maya, Kai, and Emma are working on a class project. Which of these shows they are curating information like research pros?
Copying everything you find without thinking about it
Finding one source and stopping
Gathering many sources, reading them carefully, and choosing the BEST information that answers your question
Using only sources from the internet
Benjamin, Michael, and Elijah are debating whether 'Exercise improves student grades.' To settle the score, which source would give them the MOST reliable evidence?
Your classmate's personal experience
A peer-reviewed study from a university showing the connection between exercise and academic performance
A fitness company selling exercise equipment
A celebrity's Instagram post about working out
