camera does lie

The author chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that —

• not everyone agrees that fake videos are funny

• the videos shared online might include fake content

• videos are more easily faked than photographs

• companies are faking videos to attract new customers

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which statement most closely matches the author’s position in this selection?

• You can’t always believe what you see.

• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• Two wrongs don’t make a right.

• Honesty is the best policy.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle

video was a fake.

Which of the following steps occurred FIRST?

A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

C. Asking if the event is physically possible

D. Determining the weight of the child

• A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

• B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• C. Asking if the event is physically possible

• D. Determining the weight of the child

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CCSS.RI.7.3

In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle

video was a fake.

Which of the following steps occurred THIRD?

A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

C. Asking if the event is physically possible

D. Determining the weight of the child

• A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

• B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• C. Asking if the event is physically possible

• D. Determining the weight of the child

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CCSS.RI.7.3

In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle

video was a fake.

Which of the following steps occurred FOURTH?

A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

C. Asking if the event is physically possible

D. Determining the weight of the child

• A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

• B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• C. Asking if the event is physically possible

• D. Determining the weight of the child

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Which two conclusions can be drawn from the information in the “Fake Shake” section?

SELECT 2 ANSWERS.

• The middle sections of most videos are heavily edited.

• Fake camera shake fools many people.

• The pattern of camera jumpiness differs in each take.

• Most people use camera phones to film viral videos.

• No setting or clothing details change in a real video.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

Fill in the blank.

Donald Trump has stated many times that he feels the news about him is __________.

• elaborate

• bogus

• hoax

• ruse

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Fill in the blank.

As more people watched the video with fear, the rumors surfaced that it was a _________.

• bogus

• hoax

• accelerate

• obsess

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CCSS.L.7.5C

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CCSS.RL.7.4

Fill in the blank.

The schools are preparing a(n) ____________ safety plan for when we return to campus.

• accelerate

• ruse

• hoax

• elaborate

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CCSS.L.7.4A

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Fill in the blank.

Many teenagers have began to ___________ over their gaming devices.

• ruse

• obsess

• accelerate

• continuity

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4