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Debate Class Lesson 8
Is Social Media Changing What It Means to Be a Good Citizen?
Is Social Media Changing What It Means to Be a Good Citizen?
DC-L8
Content Overview
This lesson includes:
Key vocabulary and definitions
Vocabulary drag-and-drop activity
Discussion questions
A short reading about the topic
Two different perspectives
One debate strategy with examples
Two examples of weak debate responses
A final debate question for students to answer
DC-L8
Objectives
Define and use at least 5 topic-specific words in a short discussion or written task
Define and use at least 5 topic-specific words in a short discussion or written task
Identify and compare two different viewpoints about digital citizenship and social media
Identify and compare two different viewpoints about digital citizenship and social media
Construct a simple argument and formulate a rebuttal using debate sentence frames
Construct a simple argument and formulate a rebuttal using debate sentence frames
Demonstrate polite disagreement using appropriate expressions
Demonstrate polite disagreement using appropriate expressions
Deliver a 1-minute spoken opinion using at least one debate strategy
Deliver a 1-minute spoken opinion using at least one debate strategy
DC-L8
Vocabulary
Guess the meaning of the words. Then click on them to see if you are right.
civic values
ideas like honesty, respect, and helping the community
digital footprint
all the information about someone that exists online
activism
false or misleading information shared as truth
actions to support a cause or change something
misinformation
DC-L8
Vocabulary
Guess the meaning of the words. Then click on them to see if you are right.
how someone presents themselves on the internet
online identity
influence
the power to change how people think or act
the ability to understand and care about others’ feelings
responsibility
empathy
being trusted to do the right thing
DC-L8
Vocabulary Practice
Drag the words next to the correct meanings. There are words that you don't need to use.
empathy
influence
responsibility
activism
civic values
misinformation
digital footprint
online identity
A person’s image or personality online
The power to affect how others behave
False or wrong facts shared with others
Caring about and understanding other people
The record of everything someone does online
DC-L8
Pick and Talk
Describe the picture you want to choose and then answer the question.
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Read and Answer
Being a good citizen means being respectful, helping others, telling the truth, and making your community better. Today, some people believe that social media is changing how we do those things. On social media, students can share kind messages, support causes, or join clean-up events. But some people worry that being a good citizen online is not the same as in real life. Online, people can act differently, share false information, or just try to get likes. This raises an important question: Is social media making us better citizens, or is it changing what being a good citizen really means?
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Perspective A
Title 1
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Debate Strategy – Using Examples
Give a clear example to support your opinion.
click to do the activity
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Debate Strategy – Using Examples
Drag the blocks to create the examples.
neighborhood and shared it online to inspire others.
money for families in need.
about climate change and teach people real facts.
For example, a girl in our school used TikTok to raise
I saw a video where kids cleaned their
One student used Instagram to talk
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Bad Strategy Examples
I hate social media because my phone broke!
I just think it's better.
NEXT
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Bad Strategy Examples
Too Vague
I just think it's better.
CLICK
Off-topic Emotion
I hate social media because my phone broke!
CLICK
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Debate Time
Is social media changing what it means to be a good citizen?
Choose your side and get ready to speak. This check list will help you build a strong argument.
Your opinion
Your opinion
Two reasons to support your opinion
Two reasons to support your opinion
GOODBYE
See you next time!
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What are the dangers of social media when it comes to citizenship?
How can students use social media in positive ways?
What problems can happen when people try to be 'good' only online?
How is being a good citizen different online and offline?
The reason is personal and not connected to the real debate.
How can students use social media to make their communities better?
Button Functions
Click to make something appear or dissapear. Click until all icons dissapear.
Click to play a sound.
Click to go to the reward game section of the lesson.
Click to go to the whiteboard.
Click to go to make a star appear.
Click to go to get more information about the slide, or get tips on how to teach it.
Can people be kind online and mean in real life?
This is not specific and gives no clear reason or support.
What does being a good citizen mean?
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
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Transcript
Welcome!
Welcome!
Class Will Begin Soon
Button Functions
Debate Class Lesson 8
Is Social Media Changing What It Means to Be a Good Citizen?
Is Social Media Changing What It Means to Be a Good Citizen?
DC-L8
Content Overview
This lesson includes:
Key vocabulary and definitions
Vocabulary drag-and-drop activity
Discussion questions
A short reading about the topic
Two different perspectives
One debate strategy with examples
Two examples of weak debate responses
A final debate question for students to answer
DC-L8
Objectives
Define and use at least 5 topic-specific words in a short discussion or written task
Define and use at least 5 topic-specific words in a short discussion or written task
Identify and compare two different viewpoints about digital citizenship and social media
Identify and compare two different viewpoints about digital citizenship and social media
Construct a simple argument and formulate a rebuttal using debate sentence frames
Construct a simple argument and formulate a rebuttal using debate sentence frames
Demonstrate polite disagreement using appropriate expressions
Demonstrate polite disagreement using appropriate expressions
Deliver a 1-minute spoken opinion using at least one debate strategy
Deliver a 1-minute spoken opinion using at least one debate strategy
DC-L8
Vocabulary
Guess the meaning of the words. Then click on them to see if you are right.
civic values
ideas like honesty, respect, and helping the community
digital footprint
all the information about someone that exists online
activism
false or misleading information shared as truth
actions to support a cause or change something
misinformation
DC-L8
Vocabulary
Guess the meaning of the words. Then click on them to see if you are right.
how someone presents themselves on the internet
online identity
influence
the power to change how people think or act
the ability to understand and care about others’ feelings
responsibility
empathy
being trusted to do the right thing
DC-L8
Vocabulary Practice
Drag the words next to the correct meanings. There are words that you don't need to use.
empathy
influence
responsibility
activism
civic values
misinformation
digital footprint
online identity
A person’s image or personality online
The power to affect how others behave
False or wrong facts shared with others
Caring about and understanding other people
The record of everything someone does online
DC-L8
Pick and Talk
Describe the picture you want to choose and then answer the question.
DC-L8
Read and Answer
Being a good citizen means being respectful, helping others, telling the truth, and making your community better. Today, some people believe that social media is changing how we do those things. On social media, students can share kind messages, support causes, or join clean-up events. But some people worry that being a good citizen online is not the same as in real life. Online, people can act differently, share false information, or just try to get likes. This raises an important question: Is social media making us better citizens, or is it changing what being a good citizen really means?
DC-L8
Perspective A
Title 1
DC-L8
Debate Strategy – Using Examples
Give a clear example to support your opinion.
click to do the activity
DC-L8
Debate Strategy – Using Examples
Drag the blocks to create the examples.
neighborhood and shared it online to inspire others.
money for families in need.
about climate change and teach people real facts.
For example, a girl in our school used TikTok to raise
I saw a video where kids cleaned their
One student used Instagram to talk
DC-L8
Bad Strategy Examples
I hate social media because my phone broke!
I just think it's better.
NEXT
DC-L8
Bad Strategy Examples
Too Vague
I just think it's better.
CLICK
Off-topic Emotion
I hate social media because my phone broke!
CLICK
DC-L8
Debate Time
Is social media changing what it means to be a good citizen?
Choose your side and get ready to speak. This check list will help you build a strong argument.
Your opinion
Your opinion
Two reasons to support your opinion
Two reasons to support your opinion
GOODBYE
See you next time!
22
Feedback Form
Debate Class Lesson 8
needs improvement
Student: Teacher:
good job
outstanding
excellent
Vocabulary Speaking Grammar Reading
Comments
20
Drawing and Writing
Notepad
Play A Game: Tic-Tac-Toe
40
40
What are the dangers of social media when it comes to citizenship?
How can students use social media in positive ways?
What problems can happen when people try to be 'good' only online?
How is being a good citizen different online and offline?
The reason is personal and not connected to the real debate.
How can students use social media to make their communities better?
Button Functions
Click to make something appear or dissapear. Click until all icons dissapear.
Click to play a sound.
Click to go to the reward game section of the lesson.
Click to go to the whiteboard.
Click to go to make a star appear.
Click to go to get more information about the slide, or get tips on how to teach it.
Can people be kind online and mean in real life?
This is not specific and gives no clear reason or support.
What does being a good citizen mean?
What does it mean to be a good citizen?