💻☎️ 🖥️Performance Task-Language Arts- (Social Media)💻☎️ 🖥️

 Welcome 👦👧boys and girls. Today we will be engaged in a performance task activity. In this activity you will be provided with two sources to do your tasks.

Ready!!👦👧boys and girls. Read the sources carefully before selecting and writing your answers in part 1 and part 2👇

Here is an example of how to write in paragraphs:

Remember do skip any lines.

The Benefits of eating Healthy Food

                    Eating healthy food is a key aspect of leading a happy and active life. But what exactly does it mean to eat "healthy"? Healthy food refers to meals and snacks that provide our bodies with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, while minimizing the intake of harmful substances like excessive sugar, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives. 

          Firstly, eating healthy food is vital for our bodies to grow, stay strong, and have the energy we need to do all the things we love. Just like a car needs the right fuel to run smoothly, our bodies need nutritious food to function properly. Additionally, Healthy food provides us with important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that help our bodies grow and stay healthy.

            Secondly, when we eat a variety of healthy foods, it helps us stay fit and strong. Fruits and vegetables are like colorful superheroes for our bodies. Moreover, healthy food is packed with vitamins and minerals that help us fight off illnesses and keep our immune systems strong. Whole grains, like brown rice and whole wheat bread, give us the energy we need to play, learn, and have fun. And let's not forget about protein! Foods like lean meat, fish, eggs, and beans help our muscles grow and repair themselves.

          Thirdly, eating healthy food also helps our brains work at their best. Just like a computer needs the right fuel to think and solve problems, our brains need nutritious food to think and learn. Furthermore, when we eat a balanced diet with healthy foods, it helps us concentrate better, remember things more easily, and be creative. So, the next time you're getting ready for a big test or working on a fun project, remember to fuel your brain with healthy food!

          Finally, it's important to make good choices and eat a variety of healthy foods every day. Let's enjoy our meals and snacks, knowing that we are giving ourselves the fuel we need to grow, be strong, and have the energy to do all the amazing things we love to do.

Task 1:

Source 1                                                                                                                                

Source 2:

Social Media

Social media, when used in a responsible and age-appropriate way, can help children learn, think critically and build the skills they need for the future. Social media refers to online platforms and websites that enable individuals to create, share, and interact with content, as well as connect with other users. Social media can provide significant advantages for children's learning and education.  It offers easy access to a vast amount of information. Children can follow educational pages, join groups related to their interests, and engage with educational content shared by experts and organizations. This access to information allows them to expand their knowledge, explore new topics, and stay updated with current events. Social media platforms foster collaboration and communication among students. Children can connect with peers, share ideas, discuss educational topics, and even work on group projects. This collaborative environment promotes teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It also enables students to learn from one another and gain different perspectives on various subjects. Additionally, social media provides a platform for students to interact with educators and experts, seeking guidance and feedback on their academic pursuits.

While social media offers benefits, there are also notable disadvantages to consider. Firstly, social media can be highly distracting. Children may find it challenging to stay focused on educational tasks when they are constantly bombarded with notifications, messages, and other attention-grabbing content on social media platforms. This distraction can hinder their ability to concentrate and negatively impact their academic performance.

Secondly, there are concerns regarding the reliability of information found on social media. Not all content shared on these platforms is accurate or credible, and children may unknowingly come across misleading or false information. This can impact their understanding, critical thinking skills, and ability to distinguish reliable sources of information. It is crucial for children to develop media literacy skills to assess the credibility and validity of the information they encounter on social media. Social media can enhance children's learning and education by providing access to information, promoting collaboration, and connecting them with experts and educators.

Part 1:

Read the information from the sources to help you answer the questions.

 1. Define the term social media ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.    2. List six examples of social media. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

2.    3. Write three advantages of social media. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

3.    4. Which one of the sources give you relevant information on social media. Give reason for your answer.

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4.    5. Give three disadvantages of using social media.

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Part 2:

Use the information from the sources to help in your writing.

Grandma Edna expressed her belief that "in this era, social media is unnecessary for students to learn, and they should solely rely on reading textbooks." Select a social media of your choice and write a letter to grandma Edna, explaining three ways in which the social media you have selected can help you to learn in school.

Remember to include the following in your writing:

• parts of the letter. 
• transitional /linking words.
• Capitalize where necessary.
• Indent your paragraphs.