📱 Learning Intentions & Success Criteria

• Analyse the negative impacts of social media on individuals and society

• Write persuasive TEXAS paragraphs about social media issues

• Develop critical thinking skills about digital media

🎯 Do Now Activity - Social Media Bingo!

📖 Reading Comprehension - The Dark Side

Social media algorithms are designed to keep users _____________ by showing content that triggers _____________ emotions like anger or fear.

✍️ Creative Writing Steps

In groups of 3-4, brainstorm social media problems affecting young people. List at least 6 issues:

Topic Sentence - What's your main argument?

Example - What specific example will you use?

Xplanation - How does this example prove your point?

Analysis - Why is this significant?

Summary - How will you conclude?

📝 Individual Writing Task

Write a persuasive piece about ONE dark side of social media. Use the TEXAS paragraph structure and include:

• A compelling topic sentence

• Specific examples from the text or your own knowledge

• Clear explanations of cause and effect

• Analysis of why this matters to young people

• A strong concluding sentence

Word count: 250-350 words

🔄 Step 4: Peer Review & Editing

🎯 Reflection & Extension