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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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Websites/apps that enable users to share content, & participate in social networking are called
social media
the internet
fake news
social networking
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Is the article in the photo a real news story, or fake news?
Real News Story
Fake News
3
One way to spot fake news is to...
determine whether the article is from a trustworthy site
look at the pictures
look at the length of the article
determine if the author used any big/important words
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According to the chart we viewed, what is another way to weed out fake news?
By not reading the article
By sharing it on social media
Look at the "contact" page
Look at the captions
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To verify something means to
confirm the truth, or correctness of
not believe it
copy it
share it online via a social media platform
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It is important to be able to recognize fake news because
it can make you a better reader
it can stop people from telling lies.
it can help stop the spread of misinformation.
it can help people agree with you more.
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Snopes.com is...
a fact-checker website
considered the biggest source of fake news.
a government website
an online encyclopedia
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Is the article in the photo a real news story, or fake news?
Real News Story
Fake News
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Is an article based off a single Tweet a reliable resource of news?
No!
Yes!
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One way to stop the spread of fake news is to...
read articles before sharing them
only read articles from Twitter
share articles, then read them.
share only articles your friends share
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Peabody awards and Pulitzer Prizes are considered...
very easy to win.
given to anyone who works in journalism.
the highest honors in journalism
awards for the best fake news.
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It would be more appropriate to call "Fake News"...
false news
misinformation
entertainment
satire
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Is the article in the photo a real news story, or fake news?
Real News Story
Fake News
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a statement, document, or the like that is false or invented to deceive is called
honesty
fabrication
entertainment media
truth in advertising
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Bias is defined as
being fair to all, unprejudice
being indifferent
fake news
an opinion/liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice
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"The Onion" is considered...
America's number one source of real news
a great resource for cooking articles
A website that creates fake news for entertainment purposes
a fact-checker website
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"Fake News" can best be defined as...
false stories that appear to be news
news that people don't like to read
stories that are true, but look fake
newspapers printed on fake paper
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Content whose main purpose is to attract attention & encourage visitors to click on a link is
clickbait
fake news
news headlines
advertising
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Is the article in the photo a real news story, or fake news?
Fake News
Real News Story
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People like to read articles about opinions they already hold because of
the source
confirmation bias
fake news
social media
