Use the context clues in paragraph 5 of the "Counterpoint” text to determine the meaning of superficial. Write your definition of "superficial”
and tell how you figured out the word's meaning. Then verify your definition
of the word by checking it in context.
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The Dangers of Social Media by Point/Counterpoint The Dangers of Social Media by Point/Counterpoint

1. Read: The writers of these two articles agree that social media has become an integral part of our lives, but they disagree on who should be using it. One writer argues that it may be helpful for preteens to gain experience in the world of social media, in order that they learn how to use it appropriately as teenagers and adults. The other writer argues that social media is fraught with dangers, and could have detrimental effects on young users. Both writers present strong arguments and support their claims with sound reasoning and convincing evidence. Which argument do you feel is more persuasive?

2. Read Article: The Dangers of Social Media

3. Answer the following Think Questions in your Student Notebook.

1. What evidence is there that both the “Point” and “Counterpoint” writers believe that social media is a permanent part of American society? What different conclusion do the writers draw from this point of view? Cite specific textual evidence to support your responses.

2. What does the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) prohibit? What view of COPPA does the “Point” writer hold? What evidence enables you to infer that the “Counterpoint” writer would not agree with the “Point” writer’s point of view? Cite specific textual evidence to support your answers.

3. What is the “Point” writer’s opinion about the ability of preteens to understand the consequences of online activities? What is the “Counterpoint” writer’s point of view about this? Cite specific textual evidence to support your understanding.

4. Use the context clues in paragraph 2 of the “Point” text to determine the meaning of allure. Write your definition of “allure” and tell how you figured out the meaning of the word. Then verify the meaning you inferred by checking it in a print or digital dictionary.

5. Use the context clues in paragraph 5 of the “Counterpoint” text to determine the meaning of superficial. Write your definition of “superficial” and tell how you figured out the word’s meaning. Then verify your definition of the

"Can make it difficult for adolescents to form deeper relationships." "Most social media websites make it easy to use pictures instead of words to convey information" so I think superficial means something that is in a bad way, possibly judgement.  Superficial actually means existing or occurring at or on the surface. For example,  If you're judging a book by its cover, you're being superficial. People who worry too much about their clothes and hair may also be considered superficial. The word superficial has to do with appearances and the surface.

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