The Dos & Don'ts of Teen Group Chats

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read an article about the unwritten rules teenagers need to follow in group chats. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as vocabulary and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
texting
group chats
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

socialize
conversation
left out
behind one’s back
reflect
ignore
screenshot
boot
A spinning paper plane