Social Media Reading Passage and Activities, Insecurity, Mental Health, Beauty
Social Media Reading Passage and Activities, Insecurity, Mental Health, Beauty
❤ Passage Title - "A Ticking Time Bomb"
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
Social Media Reading Passage and Activities Packet
★ Related Topics – Social Media Drama, Insecurity, Validation, Beauty Standards, Mental Health
★ 25 pages
★ Resource Type – Reading Passage, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)
★ Excellent for Grades 8-12
★ Google Slide Link
★ Detailed Answer Keys / Sample Responses
This resource includes:
☆ One Reading Passage (Title - "A Ticking Time Bomb")
☆ 2 Vocabulary Worksheets (2 variations)
★ Vocabulary Words already defined
★ Students write definitions of unfamiliar words
☆ 2 Note-taking Worksheets (2 variations)
☆ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)
☆ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)
☆ 5 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses
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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
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Reading Passage Overview - "A Ticking Time Bomb"
This reading passage examines the short story of a teenager posting a photo to Instagram. The text provides an insight into her inner monologue and emotional state as the pressure to get likes and comments mounts. Students will examine the authenticity of social media posts and the importance of social media in teen life.
ITEMS INCLUDED
✅ One Reading Passage titled "A Ticking Time Bomb" (1. 5 pages)
✅ 2 Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheets
★ Variation #1 - Vocabulary Words already defined. This worksheets includes the definitions of Vocabulary Words in the reading passage. This can be used to differentiate for students. You can give students this worksheet to refer to vocabulary words they do not know the meaning of to enhance their comprehension of the reading passage.
★ Variation #2 - Vocabulary Words are NOT defined. There will be a list of vocabulary words from the passage listed on the worksheets. Students will define words they do not know the meaning of.
✅ 2 Note-taking Worksheets
There are 2 Note-taking Worksheets to choose from. They are visually appealing! They can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or during their reading of the passage.
✅ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)
✅ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)
There is ONE worksheet that includes 5 questions related to the reading. You can have students complete all five questions on one page, or you can have students complete one question at a time. The same 5 questions are also included on separate worksheets for a more detailed response. (One question per worksheet!)
☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses
✅ Anticipation Guide (2 Variations)
The Anticipation Guide includes statements and ideas related to the topic/themes of the reading passage. Anticipation guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers’ ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!!
You can use an Anticipation Guide:
- Before/after introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
- Before/after reading a short text to begin a discussion
- Before/After discussing a topic
✅ 5 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
This packet also includes 5 Activity Worksheets both text-based and non text-based (Anticipated Guide included) that students can complete before and after reading the passage. It will help them develop a greater analysis of the text as well as important themes and topics depicted in the text.
Activity Worksheet Topics include:
⭐ Anticipation Guide
⭐ What Resonated with You?
⭐ Determining WHY (the narrator takes certain actions)
⭐ Forming A Healthy Mindset
⭐ Your Relationship with Social Media
⭐ DETAILED ANSWER KEYS
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This resource is also included in the following discounted bundles:
❤️**Social Media Drama MEGA Bundle (10 Packets)**
❤️ Social Media Drama BUNDLE
❤️ SEL Mega Bundle
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Other Social Media Drama -related Reading Passage and Activity Packets you might be interested in:
★ Damage
★ Social Media Army
★ The Power of Gossip
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★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys
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