Click Bait Digital Literacy for 5th Grade

Which of the following headlines is most likely clickbait? A) 'New Study Shows Benefits of Eating Vegetables' B) 'You Won't Believe What Happened Next!' C) 'Local School Wins Science Fair'

• B) 'You Won't Believe What Happened Next!'

• E) '10 Secrets to Instant Weight Loss'

• D) 'Shocking Video Goes Viral'

• A) 'New Study Shows Benefits of Eating Fruits'

What should you do before sharing a news article online? A) Like and share immediately B) Verify the information from multiple sources C) Ignore it

• B) Verify the information from multiple sources

• D) Spread misinformation

• C) Comment without reading

• A) Share without verifying

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.W.4.9A

True or False: Clickbait headlines are designed to grab your attention and make you click on them.

• Informative

• Deceptive

• True

• False

How can you evaluate the credibility of a website? A) Check if the website has a lot of ads B) Look for spelling and grammar mistakes C) Check the About Us section and domain name

• D) Look for the website's color scheme

• C) Check the About Us section and domain name

• A) Verify the website has a catchy name

• B) Count the number of social media followers

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.4.8

Which of the following is a red flag for fake news? A) The article provides credible sources B) The headline is in all caps and uses sensational language C) The article is well-researched

• A) The article is written in a formal tone

• B) The headline is in all caps and uses sensational language

• C) The article is written by a renowned journalist

• B

Why is it important to be critical of online information? A) Because everything online is true B) Because not all information is accurate or reliable C) Because it's fun to question everything

• C) Because unicorns are real

• B) Because aliens control the internet

• B

• A) Because the sky is blue

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CCSS.RI.4.8

What does it mean to fact-check information? A) Share it with friends B) Verify the accuracy of the information from reliable sources C) Ignore it

• D) Post it on social media

• E) Believe it without verification

• B) Verify the accuracy of the information from reliable sources

• F) Ask a random person

Which of the following is an example of a clickbait headline? A) 'New Study Finds Benefits of Exercise' B) 'You Won't Believe What Happened Next!' C) 'Local Library Hosts Book Fair'

• D) '10 Ways to Improve Your Health'

• C) 'Local Library Hosts Book Fair'

• A) 'New Study Finds Benefits of Exercise'

• B) 'You Won't Believe What Happened Next!'

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CCSS.RI.4.1

How can you verify the credibility of a social media post? A) Like and share immediately B) Check the source and date of the post C) Ignore it

• C) Share with friends

• D) Report as fake news

• A) Like and comment immediately

• B) Check the source and date of the post

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.SL.4.3

True or False: It's important to think critically and question the information you see online.

• Not sure

• True

• Maybe

• False

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.9A