Myths Busted

This worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they read and analyze an informational article that clearly explains common myths about artificial intelligence and the factual truths behind them. Students explore misconceptions about AI emotions, autonomy, accuracy, and intelligence, then respond to guided reflection questions that strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and awareness of how technology is often misrepresented.

Learning Goals

• Informational Text Comprehension (Grades 5-7) – Understand key ideas, explanations, and clarifications in a nonfiction article.
• Correcting Misconceptions – Identify false beliefs about AI and replace them with accurate information.
• Metacognitive Reflection – Reflect on prior beliefs and recognize how understanding can change with evidence.
• Technology Literacy – Distinguish realistic AI capabilities from fictional or exaggerated portrayals.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with ELA reading and comprehension standards.
• Clear Explanatory Text – Presents complex ideas about AI in student-friendly language.
• Guided Reflection Questions – Encourages thoughtful responses rather than surface-level answers.
• Supports Media Literacy – Helps students question how AI is portrayed in media and everyday conversation.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for independent reading, discussion, homework, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students develop a clearer, more accurate understanding of artificial intelligence by directly addressing common myths and explaining the truth behind them. By reading, reflecting, and responding, learners strengthen informational text comprehension, critical thinking, and self-awareness about their own assumptions. Suitable for both classroom and homeschool settings, this activity builds responsible technology understanding and helps students confidently separate fact from fiction in discussions about AI and modern technology.

This worksheet is part of our Myths About AI collection.