YEAR 9 ENGLISH: CONNECTING THE DISCONNECTED

Social Media – Positive or Negative?

 LI: To explore different
LEARNING opinions of social media and
INTENTION & begin to form our own.

SUCCESS
CRITERIA
SC: I can annotate an article.

SC: I can explain why certain

language is used and what it
makes me think.
FORMING A PERSPECTIVE

Do you think social media is a positive or negative influence on

our world? (100 words).
CONTENTION

Point of view of the author

An assertion, especially one maintained in an argument

An idea or opinion that the author is expressing in an argument or

discussion
TONE

The general character or attitude of a A modulation of the voice expressing a A quality, feeling or attitude expressed
place, piece of writing, situation, etc. particular feeling or mood by the words that someone uses in
speaking or writing
PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUE

Writers can use a range of techniques to persuade their audience

When you’re reading persuasive writing – or writing persuasively yourself – you

need to think carefully about how techniques are used

Persuasive language techniques are designed to position the reader to accept a

point of view
READ &
ANNOTATE Read the article titled ‘People should consider taking media
breaks’.

Together, we’re going to annotate a paragraph, then you’ll

do one solo.

Consider:
• Underlining or highlighting things that seem important, interesting and/or
confusing.
• Making a connection to your own life.
• Recording any questions you might have about what you’re reading.
• Underlining any words you mightn’t know the meaning of.
• Summarising what you have read.
• The author’s tone.
• Anything you think the author might be saying to persuade you.
TASK 2:

• Time to do your own research.

• Responding to the questions below, find three
examples of each, and cite the source you have
gathered the information from.
• What are some of examples of how social media can be
used positively?
• What are some examples of how social media can be
misused?