Social Media Language
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Objective
I can use intermediate social media vocabulary to describe online activities.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When using social media, people often spend time scrolling through their newsfeed, updating their status, and commenting on photos.
- 2
The phone feature that shows how much time you spend on your device is called screen time, and excessive use can lead to being addicted to social media.
- 3
Some people use social media to connect with friends online and feel better when their photos get more likes.
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Practice
11 questions
What feature did one speaker notice on their phone?
What is the average daily screen time for the first speaker?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you are talking to a friend about your social media habits. Use at least three social media vocabulary terms from the conversation (such as 'newsfeed,' 'status,' 'likes,' or 'upload') to describe what you typically do online.”
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