Teens love to use social media. But is this beneficial? Or is it risky? In this Common lit: 360 Unit, students explore the risks and benefits of social media and ultimately argue whether or not they believe social media use is beneficial for teens. They’ll read statistics from research, interviews with experts, and personal examples from teens about the impact of using social media. They’ll read about the importance of social media status updates, social media as a creative outlet, and teens who are taking a more mindful approach to social media. While students grapple with these important concepts, they will practice key reading, annotating, writing, research, discussion, and grammar skills. 

By the end of the unit, students will build a social media campaign that promotes the positive use of social media. By the end of this unit, students should be able to use evidence from the unit’s informational texts to explain the risks and rewards of social media use. To demonstrate this skill, they will create a social media campaign with a cohesive message about how students can make positive decisions while using social media. Students present their presentation to other students, reflecting on the stylistic and content choices they made.