Social Networking: 340
Black Panther (2016) (Single Issues) Series
What’s inside...
Social networking has seen a massive rise in a relatively short period of time, constantly evolving and transforming the way we live our lives. Social media is used by 99% of 16-24 year olds for about an hour every day. This book explores the rise of social media sites and how to use them safely, providing a balanced overview through various sources such as articles, statistics, and reports. It serves as a valuable teaching resource for a wide range of subjects for students age 14 and above.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
13-18
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways the characters in 'Social Networking: 340' create and maintain friendships? How can you apply these methods in your own life?
How do the characters handle disagreements or misunderstandings in their online interactions?
What role does trust play in the friendships depicted in the book? Can you think of a time when trust was important in one of your friendships?
What did the characters learn from their experiences with social networking? What have you learned from your experiences?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own experiences with social media and networking, making a personal connection to the themes in 'Social Networking: 340'. Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book, validating their viewpoints and guiding them to reflect deeper. Highlight the positive and negative aspects of online interactions as portrayed in the book, and relate them to real-life scenarios your child might encounter. Ask open-ended questions that prompt your child to think critically about the content and their personal interactions online.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of online safety
Explanation: In 'Social Networking: 340,' the protagonist navigates various online platforms and learns to distinguish between safe and unsafe online behaviors.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to protect personal information and recognizing appropriate online interactions.
Example Lesson: The value of empathy in communication
Explanation: The book explores scenarios where the main character learns to understand and respect different perspectives encountered online.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to practice empathy in their own interactions both online and in person, promoting better communication and understanding among peers.
Example Lesson: Responsible internet usage
Explanation: Throughout the story, the characters face consequences for irresponsible internet usage which teaches the importance of time management and content choice.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to balance their time online with other activities and to choose content that is beneficial to their growth and well-being.
Example Lesson: Building positive online relationships
Explanation: Tina Brand illustrates healthy ways to form friendships and collaborate online, avoiding cyberbullying and negativity.
Real-World Application: Children can use these strategies to cultivate supportive online friendships and engage in positive social interactions.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking about online information
Explanation: The book shows how the protagonist critically evaluates the reliability of information found online.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to question the credibility of sources and think critically about the information they consume on the internet.