Question

“It’s an increasingly important skill at a time when stories can spread lightning-fast, and when seemingly anyone can make a website to frame opinions, or outright lies, as facts.”

What central idea is best supported by this passage?

(10 points)

Most websites provide accurate information.

Technology has made communication easier for students.

Evaluating information critically is essential in today’s media environment.

Schools should limit internet access.
“Most were made by teenagers who offered no hard evidence that clowns really were plotting to attack students.”

What conclusion can best be drawn from this evidence?

(10 points)

Students should avoid discussing rumors.

Social media posts are always false.

Claims without evidence should be questioned.

Teenagers are the most reliable news sources.
“If we can’t agree on what exists… then it becomes very hard to have a national conversation.”

According to the article, why is news literacy important for democracy?

(10 points)

It ensures everyone shares identical opinions.

It reduces the need for journalism.

It helps people avoid political discussions.

It allows citizens to base discussions on shared facts.
“In propaganda materials, officials try to win readers or viewers to their side.”

What does this passage reveal about propaganda?

(10 points)

It is always inaccurate.

It is designed to persuade an audience.

It appears only in newspapers.

It presents only neutral facts.
“Six of Garcia-Fuller’s students said they got most of their news from watching television programs on local channels, or on national networks such as Univision.”

Why does the author include this detail?

(10 points)

To argue that television is superior to online news

To explain how television programs are produced

To show where students commonly access news

To criticize national news networks
“One of the first steps is to slow down… Is there evidence that supports what’s being claimed?… When they read stories… they often search for specific facts. They are checking for accuracy and potential bias.”

What broader inference can be made from these combined ideas?

(10 points)

Slowing down prevents exposure to misinformation.

Students rely entirely on expert guidance.

Effective news evaluation involves deliberate, evidence-based habits.

Bias can only be identified by professionals.
The article argues that social media platforms intentionally create false news stories to mislead users.(2 points)

True

False
The clown hoax serves as an example of how claims without credible evidence can still influence public behavior.(2 points)

True

False

Answer 1

1) What central idea is best supported by this passage?
- Evaluating information critically is essential in today’s media environment.

2) What conclusion can best be drawn from this evidence?
- Claims without evidence should be questioned.

3) According to the article, why is news literacy important for democracy?
- It allows citizens to base discussions on shared facts.

4) What does this passage reveal about propaganda?
- It is designed to persuade an audience.

5) Why does the author include this detail?
- To show where students commonly access news.

6) What broader inference can be made from these combined ideas?
- Effective news evaluation involves deliberate, evidence-based habits.

7) The article argues that social media platforms intentionally create false news stories to mislead users.
- False

8) The clown hoax serves as an example of how claims without credible evidence can still influence public behavior.
- True