4th Grade Art of Thinking Unit 4 Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a source of information with the main purpose to inform?

• A news article explaining the effects of a recent hurricane.

• A commercial advertising a new video game.

• A movie trailer highlighting an upcoming film.

• A flyer encouraging people to vote for a specific candidate.

How can a commercial about a new toy influence your behavior or attitude?

• It gives you information on how not to break the toy.

• It forces you to buy the toy whether you like it or not.

• It helps you decide that toys are not fun to play with.

• It shows you how the toy works, making you want to buy it.

Which of the following factors help determine if a source is credible? Select TWO correct answers.

• The source is not recent and or up-to-date.

• The information is supported by evidence.

• The website has a colorful and attractive design.

• The author expresses strong opinions about the topic.

• The author is an expert in the topic they are writing about.

Which source would likely be the most reliable for researching the health benefits of exercise, and why?

• A magazine advertisement for a gym membership.

• A blog post by someone who enjoys exercising.

• A scientific journal article written by exercise experts.

• A social media post by a fitness influencer.

Why might there be misinformation or bias in a news article about a new toy?

• The author is trying to share both sides of the issue fairly.

• The company that makes the toy paid for the article to make it sound fun and exciting.

• The article was written by a therapist who studies how toys affect learning.

• The author used evidence from reliable studies to write the article.

What fallacy or bias can you identify in this text? "Everyone is talking about Snack-O-Magic! It’s the best snack ever made, and anyone who doesn’t love it clearly hasn’t tried it yet. Packed with secret ingredients, Snack-O-Magic will make you the coolest kid at school!"

• It stays away from exaggeration or appeal to emotion.

• It uses evidence from scientific studies to support the claim.

• It provides factual information about the product.

• It assumes that everyone agrees with the opinion presented.

You are researching information about how plants grow. Which of the following sources is the most credible, and why?

• A scientific journal article written by a botanist who studies plants.

• A social media post by someone showing their backyard garden.

• A magazine article titled '10 Easy Tricks to Grow Plants Fast.'

• A blog written by a person who enjoys gardening as a hobby.

Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answers from the table. The main purpose of weather broadcast media as a source of information is to _____________.

• Entertain

• Mislead

• Persuade

• Inform

How can Ana’s experience in the story connect to your own life or the world around you?

• It reminds me of how people in different parts of the world work together to solve problems.

• It reminds me of how being talkative can help in school.

• It reminds me of times when I felt nervous but went out of my comfort zone.

• It reminds me of a story where someone became friends with everyone in their town.

How does the metaphor "Learning is climbing a mountain" help us understand the process of learning?

• Climbing a mountain takes hard work to get to the top, just like learning takes hard work to understand something.

• Climbing a mountain can be dangerous, but learning is always safe and helpful.

• You can climb a mountain one time, but learning keeps going your whole life.

• Both climbing a mountain and learning are easier when someone helps you along the way.