AUGUST 22, 2013

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Write a paragraph of about five sentences containing ALL of the words and phrases below. All of the words/phrases cannot be in one sentence. ALL words must be included.

Just two wordsFacebookHurtful Positive connections OnlineForever

Your sentences

Our questions about the text

“Is Facebook Making You

Mean?”

If 58% of kids say that someone has been mean or hurtful to them online, then it makes sense to say that Facebook is …

If 53% of kids say they’ve been mean or hurtful to another person online, then it makes sense to say that…

“Is Facebook Making You

Mean?”

Anecdote

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

What does the word “snide” mean as used in the passage? How do you know?

This goes not only for jokes and snide comments like Anna’s, but also for more hostile behavior.

Chunks of the Article My NotesNegative aspects of Facebook

Positive aspects of Facebook

What is a valid argument?

An opinion supported by facts

Is this a valid argument?

My dog is the best dog on the block!

Is this a valid argument?

My dog is the best dog on the block because all of the other dogs are just dumb and ugly.

Is this a valid argument?

My dog is the most talented dog on the block because she can sit, retrieve, and roll over on command. She can also play dead and ring the doorbell with her paw. None of my neighbors’ dogs know any tricks.

Pick a side!

Social media is good for kids.

Social media is damaging to kids.

Write a paragraph that supports your position/opinion. Use facts from the article to support your opinion so that you have a VALID ARGUMENT!

Geography Test on Tuesday!!!

North America

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

South America

Africa

Arctic Ocean

Australia

Antarctica

Asia

Europe

Indian Ocean

Cold Read Test

Tomorrow!!!