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

read articles before sharing them

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

It is important to be able to recognize fake news because

it can help stop the spread of misinformation.

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

false stories that appear to be news

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

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