Media Literacy: Social Media Answers

Read the scenario and review the social media post.Asmi moved with her family from the Indian state of Assam to the United States. This is her first year in Washington state, and she’s sad that she’ll miss the spring festival of Bohag Bihu. She loves the music and dancing. Her mother suggests that Asmi check social media to see if there are any celebrations near their new home. Asmi finds this social media post.

Which step should users follow when fact-checking claims made on a social media site?

Read the scenario and review the social media post.A friend sends Ari this social media post. Ari finds it hard to believe that a crocodile can have such a large mouth.

Why are algorithms a drawback for social media users?

Read the scenario.Hashem and Hannah are members of their school’s environmental club. They want the club to encourage people in the community to compost. Hashem suggests that they use social media to spread this message.

Review this social media post created by an organization called the Roselawn Committee for Racial Justice.

Read the scenario and review the social media post.Noor is a student who is concerned about climate change. She becomes alarmed when she finds this post on social media. But as she looks at the bar graph more closely, she decides that it’s not helpful.

Which statement is true about information on social media?

Review the social media post, which shows the results of a poll about sports.