Is It Credible?

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about understanding and evaluating the credibility of various news sources. It begins with a question asking for the definition of credibility, then moves on to a table where students list different categories of news sources available to them, such as newspapers, magazines, social media, phone apps, the internet, and other sources. For each category, students must provide examples of news sources and identify reliable facts about each source. Finally, it asks students to evaluate which sources are the most reliable and accessible.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to critically assess the reliability and accessibility of different news sources. By defining credibility and identifying reliable facts about each source, students learn to distinguish between sources that provide factual information and those that may not. This activity also encourages them to think about how they access news and which platforms provide information that is trustworthy. The exercise aims to enhance the students’ media literacy, enabling them to make informed decisions about where to obtain news and how to verify the information they receive.