Fact-Checking Fundamentals
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet on understanding and practicing fact-checking skills.
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Fact-Checking Fundamentals
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Read each section carefully and answer the questions to demonstrate your understanding of fact-checking.
What is Fact-Checking?
In today's world, we are surrounded by information. We see news on social media, hear stories from friends, and read articles online. But how do we know if this information is true? This is where fact-checking comes in handy. Fact-checking is the process of verifying information to make sure it is accurate and based on reliable evidence. Think of yourself as a detective, searching for clues to prove if something is a fact or fiction.
Why is Fact-Checking Important?
Sharing false information, even by accident, can have big consequences. It can spread rumors, cause confusion, and even lead people to make bad decisions. By fact-checking, you help ensure that you and others are making choices based on truth. It's a key skill for being a responsible digital citizen and a smart consumer of information.
1. What is the main purpose of fact-checking?
To share information quickly
To make sure information is accurate
To create new information
To ignore information you don't like
2. Why is it important to fact-check information before sharing it?
To make your friends think you're smart
To avoid spreading false rumors and confusion
To get more likes on social media
It's not important, everyone shares everything
Read each statement and circle True or False.
1. All information you find online is always true.
True
False
2. Fact-checking helps you become a more responsible digital citizen.
True
False
Complete the sentences using words from the reading passage.
1. Fact-checking is the process of information to make sure it is accurate.
2. Sharing false information can lead to and bad decisions.
3. A good fact-checker acts like a , looking for clues and evidence.
1. In your own words, explain what a 'reliable source' means when you are fact-checking.
2. Give an example of a situation where fact-checking would be very important. Explain why.