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In the digital age, platforms like Facebook are seen as a space for positive connections, yet they can also foster hurtful interactions. Studies show that 58% of kids report experiencing mean comments online, leading to the question, "Is Facebook Making You Mean?" With over half of children admitting to being hurtful themselves, it highlights the complex nature of social media. Anecdotes about 'snide' remarks, such as Anna's, illustrate how easily communication can turn negative. Balancing these perspectives leads to a discussion of whether social media ultimately supports or damages our youth.
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Page 19—Leave your table of contents blank for now 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 words Facebook Hurtful Positive connections Online Forever
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…
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.
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!
