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3.69 Lateral Reading for Websites Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.69 Lateral Reading for Websites. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Lateral Reading for Websites (Apply) - Select the step that most effectively verifies a website’s credibility using lateral reading. (Civic Online Reasoning; ISTE 1.3; CCSS RI.3.6)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

You read on "KidsWorldFacts.com" that a volcano erupted in your country today. The article uses an old photo from years ago, but you are not sure. Which step best verifies credibility using lateral reading?

ABelieve it because the photo looks dramatic.

BStay on the site and read the photo caption again.

CTrust it because volcanoes do erupt sometimes.

DSearch trusted news sources in a new tab for today’s volcano reports and compare the photo’s original use.

Solution & Explanation:Checking trusted news and the photo’s original source outside the website can show whether the story is current and real.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A website called "KidsAnimalAdoption.org" says it is a rescue group. It asks you to pay with gift cards. What is the most effective lateral reading step?

AStay on the site and fill out the form.

BSearch the group name in a new tab and look for trusted warnings about gift card payment scams.

CTrust it because it says “adoption.”

DBelieve it because the animals look cute.

Solution & Explanation:Gift cards are often used in scams. Checking outside sources for the group and for scam warnings helps verify credibility.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

You find "KidGameUpdates.com" saying a game will shut down tonight. The post has no date, and the site has posted wrong rumors before. Which step best checks credibility using lateral reading?

ABelieve it because the site says “tonight.”

BSearch the game’s official website or verified social media in a new tab for the same announcement.

CTrust it because it happened to another game once.

DStay on the rumor site and wait for updates.

Solution & Explanation:For game news, the official game source is the best check. Looking outside the rumor site verifies the announcement.

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