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Resource Description:
This resource takes students through the process of applying the critical thinking and rhetorical analysis skills they learn in English class to posts on their social media feed – the texts they need to be most critical of in the real world.

It was built for high school students, specifically in AP language arts classes, but could work for high school students in any class (English, science, social studies, etc.) that requires analyzing the purpose, source, and/or context of information, middle school students, or community college / university students. See considerations below.

This lesson is flexible in a few ways:
Timing: it can serve as an introduction to rhetorical analysis strategies or an opportunity for students to practice already-developing skills. It can be done over two to three 50-minute class periods, depending on how much time you dedicate to the concluding class discussion.

Model response: The example post can be replaced with something more relevant to your content area or population. You can find other potential examples here.

Adapting to younger or older students: For middle school students, consider simplifying the graphic organizer by removing some bullets or sections (we suggest keeping “Motivation” and “Content Creator”). For college students, consider revising the slideshow design for an adult audience.