Engage in activism, not slacktivism! Scholars discuss social media and the Internet as tools for social change. Next, they engage in a close reading strategy called Thinking Notes as they read an article about social media activism.

Concepts

social activism, activism, Social Media, Digital Citizenship, informational texts, close reading

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Show videos about students making a difference in their communities

Classroom Considerations

• Requires chart paper, markers, and index cards or sticky notes
• In advance, print copies of the article "Millennials and the Age of Tumblr Activism" by Valeriya Safronova

Pros

• Includes essential questions and lesson objectives
• Supports kinesthetic learners with movement activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.R.4 CCRA.R.7 CCRA.R.8 CCRA.R.10 CCRA.W.9 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.2 CCRA.SL.4 CCRA.L.6 RH.6-8.4