Too Good To Be True
From Ruff Ruffman: Humble Media Genius · 2023
5 min3rd4th5thTechnologyMedia Arts
Summary
"You won a free prize — just click here!" Ruff learns that some things online are exactly what the title says: too good to be true. This short helps kids slow down and ask a few questions before believing a flashy offer or clicking a tempting link. Practical skepticism at a K–6 level.
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Discussion
When something online seems too good to be true, that's a signal to stop and think, not to click.
- What made the offer Ruff saw seem "too good to be true"?
- What questions could you ask before believing an online claim?
- Who could you check with if you're not sure something is real?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: claim, evidence, scam, pause.
Try it: Write a "stop and think" question you'd ask before clicking "You won!"