Question

According to the article, the primary reason misinformation spreads is that students lack access to reliable news sources.(2 points)

True

False
Peter Adams suggests that careful, deliberate evaluation of information is necessary for democratic discussion.(2 points)

True

False
The article suggests that opinion-based content should always be rejected when evaluating information.(2 points)

True

False
“Most [posts] were made by teenagers who offered no hard evidence that clowns really were plotting to attack students… The story turned out to be a hoax.”

Which evaluation best explains how this example supports the article’s argument?

(10 points)

It shows that teenagers frequently create news stories.

It demonstrates that claims lacking evidence can still spread widely.

It suggests evidence is unnecessary when many people agree.

It proves social media users intentionally deceive others.
“Distinguishing between fact and opinion… allows democracy to work… If we can’t agree on what exists… it becomes very hard to have a national conversation.”

Why does the author include this reasoning?

(10 points)

To connect media literacy skills to broader civic consequences

To compare political systems

To argue that disagreement is harmful

To describe classroom instruction
“Double-check the information you’re seeing… Question everything — including things that I say.”

Which interpretation best reflects the purpose of this statement within the article?

(10 points)

To suggest students should rely only on personal judgment

To promote independent verification regardless of source

To argue authority figures often spread misinformation

To encourage distrust of teachers

Answer 1

1) False

2) True

3) False

4) It demonstrates that claims lacking evidence can still spread widely.

5) To connect media literacy skills to broader civic consequences

6) To promote independent verification regardless of source