Introduction
Goal: Understand that the teen voice is invaluable. You deserve to be heard. People will listen when you can get your opinions across clearly and when you support your thoughts with reasonable evidence!
What are teens around the US currently writing about? How are these teens getting their voices heard? Why do they want to get their thoughts out there?
Today you will visit one of the more popular online published teen magazines. You will select a genre or two from a menu and spend some time reading articles written by your peers across the nation.
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Click on TASK in the menu bar above.
Task
→ Step 1: View the following site: https://www.teenink.com/magazine
→ Step 2: You will see this menu on the left hand side--hover over the subject and choose a genre.
→ Step 3: Take the next 15-20 minutes to explore the voice of your peers across the US. What are they writing about?
→ Step 4: After exploring Teen Ink, take some time to explore these sites:
https://www.getunderlined.com/create/ (This site contains a variety of written work by teenagers. If you scroll midway down the homepage you will find a GENRE section, however, if you are ever interested in finding writing prompts or wanting to write click CREATE on top)
*When there are 10 minutes left in class click on CONCLUSION on the top menu bar.
Process
See the TASK page
Evaluation
There is no evaluation. Complete the TASK and CONCLUSION page.
Conclusion
Exit Slip:
When prompted by your teachers, complete this Exit Slip--
Why is it important to read? Look through these sites to find a quote that stands out to you. Find one that captures your attention. Copy that quote (don’t forget to also document who said the quote) and print it in large font on a sheet of paper. Feel free to add appropriate images. You will be asked to tape this quote somewhere in the building as a way to show KHS that reading is one way to help you develop your voice.
https://bookriot.com/2018/01/12/quotes-about-reading/
https://bookroo.com/blog/the-100-best-quotes-about-reading
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g1640/book-lovers-quotes/?slide=1