Analyzing the Author's Point of View with "I'm a Disabled Teenager, and Social Media Is My Lifeline" Lesson by CommonLit

Analyzing the Author's Point of View with "I'm a Disabled Teenager, and Social Media Is My Lifeline"

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Summary:
In this opinion piece, students will learn about one teenager’s perspective on the value of social media, especially for people with disabilities. Students will analyze the author’s point of view about social media.

Subject and topic: 

ELA, Diversity and Equity, Social and Emotional Learning

Grade level:

8th

Duration: 

30 - 50 minutes

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