Safe & Sound: Social Media 6-Pack

Download or read book Safe & Sound: Social Media 6-Pack written by Paul Larson and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the history of the Internet and social media while learning how to safely navigate them! This 6-Pack of informational texts teaches students about social media and the Internet, and covers important topics including cyberbullying, phishing, copyright infringement, plagiarism, spam, viruses, malware, and how to stay safe on the Internet. Developed by Timothy Rasinski-a leading expert in reading research-this purposefully leveled text guides students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text. The complex text structure adds rigor and allows students to delve deeply into the subject matter. The images support the text in abstract ways to challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop their higher-order thinking skills. Informational text features include a table of contents, sidebars, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to further understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Reader's Guide and Try It! culminating activity require students to connect back to the text, and provide opportunities for additional language-development activities. Aligned with state standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepares students for college and career. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.