Facts vs. Opinions
Fact or opinion: the sky is blue.
Joe Biden is a __________ [political party or broad political philosophy that matches the party].
Democrat/Liberal
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are examples of __________.
Social media
A method, network, or item that shares information/entertainment to a large amount of people is called __________.
Examples: books, newspapers, magazines, movies, TV, video games, music, Facebook
Media
Simon have been to Canada many times.
Simon had been to Canada many times.
Simon has been to Canada many times.
Fact or opinion: pasta is the best food.
Opinion
The most powerful court in America is called the __________.
Supreme Court
Books, newspapers, magazines, music, movies, social media, video games, podcasts, blogs, TV, advertisements, posters, etc.
A group of people watching a show OR the group of people that a piece of media is intended for is called the __________.
Audience
My favorite song is Hallelujah.
My favorite song is "Hallelujah."
Fact or opinion: the Steelers are the best team in the NFL.
Opinion
The fictional character that represents America (for example, in political cartoons) is called __________.
Uncle Sam
Radio became much less popular as a news source because it was mostly replaced by a new form of media: __________.
Television
__________ is when a piece of media (e.g. a news story) is open and honest about how and where they got their information.
It is also a quality that a window has.
Transparency
I have ate rice every day this week.
I have eaten rice every day this week.
Give an opinion about penguins.
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What shape is the president's office?
Oval
This form of media was made possible by Chinese movable type machines and the Gutenberg printing press.
Books
Media that only exists to convince you to buy, believe, or do something is called __________.
Examples: "I Want You" poster
Propaganda
Literacy Pittsburgh is at 7th Avenue.
Literacy Pittsburgh is on 7th Avenue.
Give a fact about penguins.
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In 2016 and 2020, Pennsylvania was a __________.
Swing state
Give an example of a form of media that is extremely credible but not very interactive. Be as specific as possible.
Dictionary, encyclopedia, scientific journals, textbooks
Half credit for "books."
If a piece of media is free, available everywhere, and has been translated into many languages, it is very __________.
accessible
Did he really say, "There is no class on Monday?"