News Literacy: YouTube Handout

As you look at the screenshots below, think about these questions. Be ready to answer these questions and provide evidence to support your answers. We will discuss as a group.

• Look at the video image, titles, and video descriptions. Remember that someone made these. What do you think they want you to do?​ Why?

• Which video would you be most likely to click on to watch and why?​

• Are these YouTube recommendation descriptions effective in getting kids to click on them? Why or why not?​