Digital Literacy: Navigating Social Media
Тема: Digital Life & Social Media Awareness
NAME: _________________________
Pre-Class Study (Домашняя подготовка до урока):
Перед выполнением этого рабочего листа, пожалуйста:
1. Посмотрите короткое видео: "5 Ways Social Media Affects Your Brain" (ссылку можно найти в описании к уроку или использовать следующую: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffWFd_6bJ0).
2. Прочитайте текст-памятку ниже.
Netiquette: Rules for Online Interaction
Netiquette is a set of rules for polite behaviour online. Remember: THINK before you post. Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind? Don't share private information (oversharing). Respect other people's opinions, even in a heated debate. Avoid writing in all CAPS – it looks like SHOUTING. Be careful with sarcasm and humour as it can be misunderstood without tone of voice.
Part 1: Vocabulary Check (Сопоставление)
Match the word with its definition.
1. Netiquette
2. Oversharing
3. Heated debate
4. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)
a) A public argument or disagreement, often online.
b) The feeling of anxiety from seeing others' perfect lives online.
c) Rules for polite and respectful behaviour on the internet.
d) Sharing too much personal information publicly.
Part 2: Comprehension – Multiple Choice (Множественный выбор)
Based on the Pre-Class Study video and text, choose the correct answer(s). There can be one or more right answers.
1. What is the main purpose of the "THINK" rule?
o a) To make your posts more interesting.
o b) To help you decide if you should post something.
o c) To improve your spelling.
2. Which of the following are examples of good netiquette? (Choose all that apply)
o a) Using capital letters for an entire post to express excitement.
o b) Respecting someone's opinion even if you disagree.
o c) Posting a friend's personal news without asking.
o d) Being cautious with sarcasm in text messages.
Part 3: Language in Use (Перетаскивание / Заполнение пропусков)
Drag and drop the words into the correct gaps in the text: influencers, algorithms, tailored, content.
Social media platforms use complex (1) ______ to decide what you see. They analyse your likes and shares to create a (2) ______ feed. This means you mostly see (3) ______ that confirms your existing beliefs. Popular (4) ______ can shape trends and opinions.
Part 4: Critical Thinking (Короткий ответ / Открытый вопрос)
Answer in 2-3 sentences.
What is one POSITIVE and one NEGATIVE effect of social media on your personal life or society?
Positive: _________________________________________________________
Negative: ________________________________________________________