Red Flag Radar

In this worksheet, students closely read a short passage and identify red flags that signal misinformation, exaggeration, or manipulation. They are instructed to underline suspicious claims, missing evidence, or emotionally charged language embedded in the text. After examining the passage, students list at least three red flags they detected and explain how each one reduces the source’s credibility. This activity helps learners practice critical reading skills and strengthens their ability to recognize unreliable information online. Students also learn to evaluate claims by looking for trustworthy evidence, expert sources, and logical reasoning. The reflection component encourages them to articulate why certain writing techniques can mislead readers. Overall, this worksheet builds foundational media literacy skills essential for academic research and digital citizenship.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Critical Reading and Evaluation of Sources

English Language Arts – Identifying Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

English Language Arts – Analyzing Author Purpose and Bias

English Language Arts – Media Literacy and Misinformation Recognition

This worksheet is part of our credibility of sources worksheets collection.