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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3