It is important to be able to recognize fake news because

it can help stop the spread of misinformation.

One way to recognize fake news is to...

Determine the article writer and the source

To verify something means to

confirm the truth, or correctness of

"Fake News" can best be defined as...

false stories that appear to be news

One way to stop the spread of fake news is to...

read articles before sharing them

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An #ELA based Quiz about the spread of #FakeNews and how to stop it for #6thgrade and #7thgrade.

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1
It is important to be able to recognize fake news because
it can help stop the spread of misinformation.
it can stop people from telling lies.
it can make you a better reader
it can help people agree with you more.
2
Peabody awards and Pulitzer Prizes are considered...
very easy to win.
awards for the best fake news.
Honors for good journalism
given to anyone who works in journalism.
3
One way to recognize fake news is to...
Determine the article writer and the source
determine if the author used any big/important words
look at the pictures
look at the length of the article
4
Is the article in the photo a real news story, or fake news?
Real News Story
Fake News
5
a statement, document, or the like that is false or invented is
fabrication of news
honesty
truth in advertising
entertainment media
6
To verify something means to
confirm the truth, or correctness of
not believe it
share it online via a social media platform
copy it
7
It would be more appropriate to call "Fake News"...
entertainment
Misinformation
Good news
satire
8
According to the article, what is another way to weed out fake news?
By sharing it on social media
Look at the "contact" page
By not reading the article
Look at the captions
9
Websites/apps that enable users to share content, & participate in social networking are called
fake news
Nets
the internet
Social media
10
Content whose main purpose is to attract attention & encourage visitors to click on a link is
news headlines
fake news
advertising
clickbait
11
"Fake News" can best be defined as...
false stories that appear to be news
stories that are true, but look fake
news that people don't like to read
newspapers printed on fake paper
12
One way to stop the spread of fake news is to...
read articles before sharing them
share only articles your friends share
only read articles from Twitter
share articles, then read them.
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Is an article based off a single Tweet a reliable resource of news?
Yes!
No!

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