The Camera Does Lie

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

• everyone agrees that fake videos are funny

• 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 best states the author’s message 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

CCSS.RL.7.2

In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle video was a fake. Label the steps in the order in which they are described in the selection. Which step is labeled 1?

•  Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff.

• Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• Asking if the event is physically possible.

•  Determining the weight of the child.

In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle video was a fake. Label the steps in the order in which they are described in the selection. Which step is labeled 2?

•  Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff.

• Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• Asking if the event is physically possible.

•  Determining the weight of the child.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle video was a fake. Label the steps in the order in which they are described in the selection. Which step is labeled 3?

•  Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff.

• Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• Asking if the event is physically possible.

•  Determining the weight of the child.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle video was a fake. Label the steps in the order in which they are described in the selection. Which step is labeled 4?

•  Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff.

• Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• Asking if the event is physically possible.

•  Determining the weight of the child.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Read the dictionary entry below. analysis \ə-ˈna-lə-səs\ n 1. the mathematical processes involving a series of deductions in order to prove something 2. the separation of parts into their chemical elements 3. the spoken or written presentation of a study 4. method of psychological therapy Which definition most closely matches the way the word analysis is used in paragraph 12?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the sentence below. Both the photos or the video are fake. Which change, if any, should be made to show the correct use of correlative conjunctions?

• Change Both to Neither.

• Change Both to Whether.

• Change or to and.

• No change should be made.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

The word animation comes from the Latin word animatus, meaning “give breath to.” This information helps the reader to understand that animation in paragraph 17 is referring to —

• A movie that includes a mix of real people and drawn characters

• A video that shows people taking risks for the thrill of the audience

• A cartoon version of people and animals that appear lifelike

• A digital image that has been edited to appear alive

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

• The middle sections of most videos are heavily edited.

• Fake camera shake fools people.

• Most people use camera phones to film viral videos.

• The pattern of camera jumpiness differs in each take.

• Setting details stay the same in a real video.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2