Facts vs. Opinions
American Political Vocabulary
Forms of Media
Media Vocabulary
Grammar and Punctuation
100

Fact or opinion: the sky is blue.

Fact
100

Joe Biden is a __________ [political party or broad political philosophy that matches the party].

Democrat/Liberal

100

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are examples of __________.

Social media

100

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

100

Simon have been to Canada many times.

Simon had been to Canada many times.

Simon has been to Canada many times.

200

Fact or opinion: pasta is the best food.

Opinion

200

The most powerful court in America is called the __________.

Supreme Court

200
Give 3 examples of different forms of media.

Books, newspapers, magazines, music, movies, social media, video games, podcasts, blogs, TV, advertisements, posters, etc.

200

A group of people watching a show OR the group of people that a piece of media is intended for is called the __________.

Audience

200

My favorite song is Hallelujah.

My favorite song is "Hallelujah."

300

Fact or opinion: the Steelers are the best team in the NFL.

Opinion

300

The fictional character that represents America (for example, in political cartoons) is called __________. 

Uncle Sam

300

Radio became much less popular as a news source because it was mostly replaced by a new form of media: __________.

Television

300

__________ 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

300

I have ate rice every day this week.

I have eaten rice every day this week.

400

Give an opinion about penguins.

...

400

What shape is the president's office?

Oval

400

This form of media was made possible by Chinese movable type machines and the Gutenberg printing press. 

Books

400

Media that only exists to convince you to buy, believe, or do something is called __________.

Examples: "I Want You" poster

Propaganda

400

Literacy Pittsburgh is at 7th Avenue.

Literacy Pittsburgh is on 7th Avenue.

500

Give a fact about penguins.

...

500

In 2016 and 2020, Pennsylvania was a __________.

Swing state

500

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."

500

If a piece of media is free, available everywhere, and has been translated into many languages, it is very __________.

accessible

500

Did he really say, "There is no class on Monday?"

Did he really say, "There is no class on Monday"?