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REPRESENT Magazine Larger than Life The Media Issue 2019 Issue 2 TEACHING RESOURCES AND ANSWER KEY Think Tank Studio Blk 261 Waterloo Street #02-19 Singapore 180261 www.thinktank.com.sg tel +65 6334 8773 fax +65 6337 2434 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Table of Contents and Our Story 2 Around the World (Current Affairs) 4 Thinking Skills and Games (Critical Thinking and Social Emotional Learning) 6 Essay Writing Skills 6 Cover Story 7 Expository Writing 10 Situational Writing 11 Language Skills 11 Vocabulary 12 Oral Communication 13 Grammar Skills and Makeover 15 Written Text Comprehension OUR REPRESENT STORY REPRESENT began its life as a character and citizenship education magazine sharing narratives and thinking frameworks with readers to help them reflect on their values and develop social emotional skills. Today, as a sister magazine to its older siblings Present Perfect and Broader Perspectives, REPRESENT continues its journey to help readers find the language and courage to best represent themselves and their values in a complex world. By equipping our readers with relevant skills and knowledge, we work to empower our student readers to find relevance and joy in learning about the English Language. In addition, we work to help readers develop a sound understanding of the current contexts shaping our world. Lastly, we work to inspire our readers to find their personal voice and better represent themselves and their values in their communities. In the grand scheme of things, the measurable impact of a magazine is small. Still, we believe that the possibilities we can help to create will be greater than the sum of its parts. Thank you for coming along with us on this change-making journey as an educator, a student and a reader. "The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." – Aristotle, Greek philosopher, 384BC-322BC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Table of Contents and Our Story 2 Around the World (Current Affairs) 4 Thinking Skills and Games (Critical Thinking and Social Emotional Learning) 6 Essay Writing Skills 6 Cover Story 7 Expository Writing 10 Situational Writing 11 Language Skills 11 Vocabulary 12 Oral Communication 13 Grammar Skills and Makeover 15 Written Text Comprehension

OUR REPRESENT STORY REPRESENT began its life as a character and citizenship education magazine sharing narratives and thinking frameworks with readers to help them reflect on their values and develop social emotional skills. Today, as a sister magazine to its older siblings Present Perfect and Broader Perspectives, REPRESENT continues its journey to help readers find the language and courage to best represent themselves and their values in a complex world. By equipping our readers with relevant skills and knowledge, we work to empower our student readers to find relevance and joy in learning about the English Language. In addition, we work to help readers develop a sound understanding of the current contexts shaping our world. Lastly, we work to inspire our readers to find their personal voice and better represent themselves and their values in their communities. In the grand scheme of things, the measurable impact of a magazine is small. Still, we believe that the possibilities we can help to create will be greater than the sum of its parts. Thank you for coming along with us on this change-making journey as an educator, a student and a reader.

"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." – Aristotle, Greek philosopher, 384BC-322BC

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AROUND THE WORLD Current Affairs This section shares content (stories about people/case studies/news events/books/movies/exhibitions) to spark readers’ interest in the theme and to build students’ knowledge of current affairs which can support them in essay writing. LESSON IDEA: Invite students to brainstorm about the most surprising science and technology developments they can think of. Discussions questions include:

1. (With reference to The Issue on pp. 4-5) What do you think Ray Bradbury meant in this quote, “The television is 'real'. It is immediate, it has dimension. It tells you what to think and blasts it in. It must be right. It seems so right. It rushes you on so quickly to its own conclusions your mind hasn't time to protest.” What does he think about the television? What does the television do? How do television programmes rush you to conclusions? Do you think Bradbury is suspicious of the television’s behaviour? Why?

2. (With reference to Around the World on pp. 6-11) Discuss which media trends sound the most interesting to you: -Do you follow any of the media personalities mentioned? Why? -Have you participated in any trends or challenges? Why did you do so? -How does learning about these trends affect your experience of the media? Do the events mentioned related to your experience with online media?

RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING: • NEWS ARTICLE: ‘Singapore photographer Daryl Aiden Yow sorry for passing off stock images as his

own on Instagram.’ Charmain Ng, Straits Times, 21 June 2018. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-photographer-daryl-aiden-yow-sorry-for-passing-off-stock-images-as-his-own-on

• NEWS ARTICLE: ‘Kim Kardashian criticised for promoting 'appetite suppressant' lollipops.’ Maya Oppenheim, The Independent, 16 May 2018 Retrieved from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kim-kardashian-lollipops-appetite-suppressant-diet-flat-tummy-co-outrage-a8353831.html

• ARTICLE: ‘19 facts about Rowan Atkinson, a.k.a. “Mr. Bean”, that reveal a different side of him.’ Unbelievable Facts, 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.unbelievable-facts.com/2017/05/facts-rowan-atkinson-mr-bean.html

• ARTICLE: ‘Rowan Atkinson.’ Encyclopædia Britannica, 2 Jan 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rowan-Atkinson

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• VIDEO (1min 45secs): ‘Beans Gets Diamond Play Button | 10 Million Fans | Special Guest Colinfurze.’ Mr Bean, 29 Oct 2018. Singapore EDB, 4 Nov. 2018. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQFAbLtkxcQ

• ARTICLE: ‘Why The #DontJudgeChallenge Is Problematic And Actually Encourages Body Shamers.’ Maxine Builder, Bustle, 8 Jul 2015. Retrieved from: https://www.bustle.com/articles/95452-why-the-dontjudgechallenge-is-problematic-and-actually-encourages-body-shamers

• ARTICLE: ‘Here's How the 'Don't Judge Challenge' Totally Backfired’ Jack Linshi, Time Magazine, 8 Jul 2015. Retrieved from: http://time.com/3948968/dont-judge-challenge/

• ARTICLE: ‘“Stranger Things” as an Analogy for the Effects of Mental Illness on Family, Friends, and Society.’ Daniel Farb, 24 Nov 2017. Retrieved from: http://danielfarb.com/stranger-things-as-an-analogy-for-the-effects-of-mental-illness-on-family-friends-and-society/

• ARTICLE: ‘“Go away!”, on trauma, mental health and the monsters within in Stranger Things 2’ Amanda Russo, Medium, 9 Nov 2017. Retrieved from: https://medium.com/@amanda.rosso/lets-be-honest-we-tend-to-romanticise-the-past-a-little-4c6188fdb7db

• ARTICLE: ‘The Pokémon Fad Shows the Unnerving Future of Augmenting Reality.’ Matt Vella, Time Magazine, 13 July 2016. Retrieved from: http://time.com/4405053/pokemon-augmented-reality/

• ARTICLE: ‘Pokémon Go is just the start – Silicon Valley is taking over our reality.’ Srecko Hovat, The Guardian, 25 Jul 2016. Retrieved from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/25/pokemon-go-silicon-valley-reality

• ARTICLE: ‘Crazy Rich Asians is one of our saddest moments.’Pooja Nansi, Inkstone News, 22 Aug 2018. Retrieved from: https://www.inkstonenews.com/opinion/pooja-nansi-crazy-rich-asians-hailed-representative-it-ignores-people-singapore/article/2160802

• NEWS ARTICLE: ‘Young teens with big following on social media’ Calvin Yang, Straits Times, 10 Sep 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/young-teens-with-big-followings-on-social-media

• NEWS ARTICLE: ‘Dip in grades prompts student influencer to call a halt.’ Calvin Yang, The Straits Times, 10 Sep 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dip-in-grades-prompts-student-influencer-to-call-a-halt

• WEBSITE: ‘Beyond the Label.’ National Council of Social Service. Retrieved from: https://www.ncss.gov.sg/Our-Initiatives/Beyond-The-Label/About-the-Campaign

• VIDEO (4min 18secs): ‘A Social Experiment on Mental Health Stigma | Beyond the Label.’ National Council of Social Service, 7 Sep 2018. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQoiz4wfV_c

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THINKING SKILLS AND GAMES Critical Thinking and Socio-Emotional Learning Section This section highlights pertinent 21st century thinking skills that help students gain the vocabulary and skills needed to critically assess and make decisions on issues relevant to their lives. WHAT KIND OF SOCIAL MEDIA USER ARE YOU? LESSON IDEA: Sharing and caring:

1. Do the quiz to find out what type of social media user you are and the cognitive bias you’re more likely to suffer from. Share this information with your friends. If we are aware of each other’s biases, we can help each other be more conscious in our use of social media.

Discussion: Invite students to discuss the content in ‘What kind of Social Media user are you?’ Thinking questions include:

1. Reflect on your own use of social media. Do you see your biases playing out in how you like, share or subscribe to content on social media?

2. Now that you know your biases, will you change the way you use social media to prevent being influenced by your biases? Discuss how you can protect yourself and your peers against being fooled by online ‘Fake News’?

3. As part of our government’s move to combat ‘Fake News’, schools will be introducing Media Literacy classes in 2019. What are some issues you would like your teachers to address in these classes?

4. Combating ‘Fake News’ is a national issue. Think about your friends and families outside of school; how can you help them to be better and safer Internet users?

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ANSWERS TO MATCHING EXERCISE:

RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING:

• NEWS ARTICLE: ‘National framework to build information and media literacy to be launched in 2019: S Iswaran.’ Lianne Chia, Channel NewsAsia, 2 Nov 2018. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/framework-build-information-media-literacy-launched-2019-iswaran-10890438

• VIDEO (34secs): ’Propaganda technique: Bandwagon’ whoOWNStruth, 6 Jan 2012. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWCzaVDJNgQ

• VIDEO (2mins 1sec): ‘The Authority Fallacy | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios.’ PBS Idea Channel, 22 Oct 2014. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgqM6xeZHNM

• VIDEO (10min 7secs): ‘Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38.’ Crash Course 11 Nov 2014. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGxGDdQnC1Y[For Teachers]

• VIDEO (9min 59secs): ‘Getting stuck in the negatives (and how to get unstuck | Allison Ledgerwood | TEDxUCDavis.’ Alison Ledgerwood, TEDx Talks, 22 Jun 2013. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XFLTDQ4JMk [For Teachers]

Situation Bias There have been 19 cases of cat killings in Yishun. Murders and suicide cases in Yishun are the highest in Singapore. “Yishun must be the most terrifying place to live in Singapore.”

Negative Bias

A top influencer posted that investing in Scheme X will make you rich, quick! “Since she is a top influencer, what she says must be true!”

Appeal to Authority

Vegan diets prevent cancer and reduce the risk of diseases. Switch to a vegan diet today. “As a vegan, I know this is true.”

Confirmation Bias

Teachers hate him! Over 3000 students have been taught by this super tutor who will make your grades go from Fs to As. “Wow, over 3,000 students? This tutor must be really good.”

Bandwagon effect

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ESSAY WRITING SKILLS This section supports students in preparing for the requirements of the Cambridge O Level English 1128/01 Examination. COVER STORY: PERSONAL RECOUNT Write about a time social media negatively influenced you. How did you overcome your situation? This personal recount is based on the true story of Jeraine Tan, a Singaporean lady who spent most of her childhood battling weight issues and negative self-image. From a person who often saw herself as the “fat girl”, she is now a Mixed Martial Arts enthusiast who has inspired her family and friends to live strong and healthy lives. Here is a picture of Jeraine with her Kru: LESSON IDEAS: Invite students to share their opinions about the influence of social media. Thinking questions include:

1. There are many discussions on the negative influences of social media. As social media user, what is your opinion on such cases?

2. How have you been negatively or positively influenced by the use of social media in your daily life? 3. Although many of us know that the posts on social media are likely to be exaggerated, we sometimes

can’t help feeling envious when scrolling through. Discuss this with your friends and 4. Social media had a negative effect on Jeraine and her self-image. Do you know anyone around you in a

similar situation? What are some ways you can make their social media experience more positive? 5. Jeraine now uses her social media account to keep fit and inspire others through her story. How can you

use your social media accounts to inspire others in your circle?

RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING: • NEWS ARTICLE: ‘Is access to social networks harming our children?’ Dixon Ho, Today, 3 Feb 2016.

Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/access-social-networks-harming-our-children

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EXPOSITORY WRITING The media exaggerates the truth. Do you see this reflected in your use of the media? LESSON IDEAS: Invite students to share their observations of exaggeration happening in media based on their experience as users. Thinking questions include:

1. Do you believe that events tend to get exaggerated in the media? Why or why not? 2. Summarise the types of media exaggeration proposed by the writers. Do you agree with the writers’

views on the effects of media exaggeration? Can you think of other examples? 3. The writer raises media literacy as a solution to solve the problem of exaggeration in the media. Do you

agree with this? Why or why not? Invite students to reflect on features of expository writing. Thinking questions include:

1. Expository essays often have a clear stand. Can you find the stand of the writer in this essay? Do you agree with this stand?

2. Can you identify examples of the following two expository writing language features in this essay? a. Qualifiers: use qualifiers to build a more balanced argument by showing that you are open to the

opposing point of view.. b. Tenses: use simple present tense for points that are relevant to the present, and simple past or

present perfect for personal recounts or events in the past. QUALIFIERS Use qualifiers to build a more balanced argument by showing that you are open to the opposing point of view.

TENSES Use simple present tense for points that are relevant to the present, and simple past or present perfect for personal recounts or events that have happened.

Search for examples of this in the essay!

Search for examples of this in the essay!

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SUGGESTED ANSWERS QUALIFIERS Use qualifiers to build a more balanced argument by showing that you are open to the opposing point of view.

TENSES Use simple present tense for points that are relevant to the present, and simple past or present perfect for personal recounts or events that have happened.

EXAMPLES (This list is not exhaustive)

• “more” (Introduction, Para 3) • “many” (Para 2) • “most” (Para 3) • “less” (Para 4)

EXAMPLES (This list is not exhaustive) Present tense: “84% of people in Singapore are active social media users” (Introduction) “I agree that with the rise of social media, there is an increasing disjunct between appearance and reality in the media.” (Introduction) “As such, I believe that my society’s focus on media literacy education is a step in the right direction in making us a nation of smart media consumers.” (Conclusion) Past tense: “In the case of Singaporean Instagram star Daryl Aiden Yow, his Photoshop antics came under critique when it was revealed that he had marketed digitally manipulated stock photographs as his own photography work. In an interview after his comeback rebranding as a ‘Photoshop guru’ instead of ‘photographer’, Yow admitted that his wrongdoings were a result of an attempt to overly control his Instagram feed.” (Para 2) Present perfect: “This year, the Ministry of Education is rolling out a New Media Literacies Toolkit, which consists of lesson ideas and exercises to aid teachers in educating us on media exaggeration and the spread of online disinformation. With the type of sensational content I experience in my daily social media feeds, such lessons will be handy in enabling me to stay alert and savvy.” (Para 4)

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RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING: • NEWS ARTICLE: ‘12-year-olds in Singapore spend 6½ hours daily on electronic devices: Survey,’ Calvin

Yang, The Straits Times, 2 April 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/glued-to-screen-for-612-hours-digital-habits-in-singapore

• ARTICLE: ‘Social Media Landscape in Singapore (2019).’ Terrence Ng, hashmeta, 2019. Retrieved from: https://hashmeta.com/blog/social-media-landscape-in-singapore-2019/

• ARTICLE: ‘Understanding the Social Media Landscape in Singapore.’ Cheryl Lee, discovered, 1 Apr 2018. Retrieved from: http://www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads/2018/04/01/special-feature-by-help123-understanding-the-social-media-landscape-in-singapore/

• NEWS ARTICLE: ‘Youth who prefer social media for news less informed of current affairs:Survey’ Vanessa Liu, Straits Times, 15 Jan 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/youths-who-prefer-social-media-for-news-less-informed-of-current-affairs

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Situational Writing TIPS FROM SAVE AS YOU SPEND: Write a blogpost to recommend two tips on money management and making wise decisions. LESSON IDEA: Introduce students to “Save As You Spend” tips initiatives, and invite them to share their opinions on money management and making wise decisions. Thinking questions include:

1. The website recommends three tips on money management and making wise decisions. Which tips do you already practise? Can you share examples of these?

2. Which two tips would you choose to recommend to other young people? Why? Can you share examples of these?

3. What other information do you think will be meaningful for young people? Why? Can you share examples of these?

RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING: • ARTICLE: ‘How to Save Money for Teenagers.' WikiHow. Retrieved from:

https://www.wikihow.com/Save-Money-for-Teenagers • ARTICLE: Poh, Joanne. '4 Ways Singaporean Teenagers Can Earn Some Money During the School

Holidays.' Money Smart, 13 Dec. 2017. Retrieved from: https://blog.moneysmart.sg/career/4-ways-singaporean-teenagers-can-earn-money-school-holidays/

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LANGUAGE SKILLS This section supports students in preparing for the requirements of the Cambridge O Level English 1128/01 Examination.

Vocabulary 10 WAYS TO EXPRESS SUSPICION LESSON IDEA: Invite students to share their understanding of ‘suspicion’. Thinking questions include:

1. When faced with some thing unknown, the questions which arise in our minds are a result of ‘suspicion’. Have you experienced examples of these vocabulary words or idioms? How did the events play out eventually? Was it wise for you to be suspicious or wary?

2. When you consider the occurrences of exaggeration in media, are you more suspicious of media reports now? How has this changed the way you enjoy or consume media?

3. How has suspicion changed the way we interact with others, especially regarding members of our community?

RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING: • VIDEO (16mins 31secs): ‘Be suspicious of stories | Tyler Cowen | TEDxMidAtlantic.’ Tyler Cowen,

TEDx Talks, 8 Nov 2009. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoEEDKwzNBw

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Oral Communication Pitch Perfect: Intonations with Intent! LESSON IDEA: Invite students to select one short paragraph from the “Around the World” section. Keeping the lessons we learnt about rising and falling intonation in mind, pair up with a friend and read your chosen paragraph. Try to read the passage with different intonation to express different emotions. Can your friend guess the emotion you are trying to express? RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING:

• VIDEO (9mins 40secs): ‘Fall-Rise Intonation: English Pronunciation with JennigerESL.’ JenniferESL, 23 Feb 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NHa4cVHYBI

• WEBPAGE: ‘English Grammar for ESL learners: Intonation in English Pronuncation.’ Learn English Today. Retrieved from: https://www.learn-english-today.com/pronunciation-stress/intonation.html

ANSWERS TO INTONATION EXERCISE:

I really ↗ wanted to go to the concert↗. Joy I really ↘ wanted to go to the concert ↘. Sadness She is coming ↗ along with us ↗. Doubt She is coming ↘along with us ↘. Assurdness We ↘ are getting punished ↘. Anger We ↗ are getting punished ↗. Fear

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Grammar Skills and Makeover Answers to Grammar Skills and Makeover section:

Base Past Participle say said said go went gone

come came come know knew known get got gotten give gave given

become became become find found found

think thought thought see saw seen

Through the media, people were able to communicate with others anywhere around the world. The radio, television, internet, newspapers and books are just the few of the many forms of media we have today. Media content come in various forms, including news, music, videos, images, informations, games, as well as products. Social media platforms can be full of inspiration for us, because this platforms allow us to celebrating the achievements of others and be creative with how we express themselves. However, social media platforms also expose us to cyberbullying and inappropriate content which might harms our wellbeing. To be savvy consumers of the media, we needs to be aware of the risks and benefits associated with the media so that we can actively protecting ourselves and the people we care about.

1. are 2. a 3. comes 4. information 5. these 6. celebrate 7. ourselves 8. harm 9. need 10. protect

Nature of corrections:

1. are à present tense verb ‘be’ is agreement with plural subject ‘people’ 2. a à article corresponding with idiomatic expression ‘a few of the’ 3. comes à subject verb agreement with uncountable noun ‘content’ 4. information à uncountable noun 5. these à determiner alignment with plural noun ‘platforms’

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6. celebrate à base form ‘celebrate’ follows infinitive ‘to’ 7. ourselves à pronoun aligned with ‘we’ 8. harm à base form of ‘harm’ follows modal verb ‘might’ 9. need à subject verb agreement with plural subject ‘we’ 10. protect à base form of ‘protect’ follows modal verb ‘can’

Resources for further learning: • HANDOUT: ‘Talking to your child about the internet and social media: YoungMinds’ guide for Parents.’

Young Minds. Retrieved from: https://youngminds.org.uk/media/2451/social-media-a-guide-for-parents.pdf • BOOK: Wee, Bee Geok and Alsagoff, Lubna (2017). About Grammar: Intermediate Reference Book.

Singapore: Hodder Education.

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COMPREHENSION SKILLS Expository Text Practice Answers to ‘Larger than Life’ 1. Write down a five-word phrase from Paragraph 2 that shows the “vibrant social media accounts” are concealing something. [1]

The phrase is “more than meets the eye”. [1]

[Vocabulary: which phrase indicates the act of hiding?] 2. How did some people recovering from eating disorders find a community to support them in their journey? [1] People found their community through the use of hashtags while documenting their recovery on social media. (1)

[Identify main ideas: Which part of the passage suggests the formation of a community?] 3. From Paragraph 3, how do experts think social media has negatively impacted people and their eating habits? Answer in your own words. [2]

Social media has increased the urge to be skinny. (1) It has also proliferated/increased unwholesome/harmful trends. (1)

[From passage: fuelling the desire to be thin and the spread of unhealthy fads.Words in bold MUST be paraphrased.] 4. Kelly and Daniel are having a conversation about the role of social media in the lives of people with eating disorders.

i) Give one piece of evidence from Paragraph 3 that Kelly can use to support her position. [1] The evidence is “almost 8,000 posts on Instagram have been tagged #sgedw, or Singapore eating disorder warriors.” (1)

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ii) How can Daniel substantiate his view? State two reasons from Paragraph 4 that he can give. [2] There are many triggers online that tempt patients to return to their eating disorders. (1) Instagram can be unhealthy when people are obsessed about just getting ‘likes’. (1)

[Excess denied if too much information is given for either answer. Encourage students to avoid copying wholesale; they should shorten or paraphrase ideas to answer in a concise manner.] 5. Identify three consecutive words from Paragraph 4 that indicate social media can be both a help and hindrance. [1]

The words are “pros and cons” (1)

[Vocabulary: what words or phrases indicate that social media both the positive and negative uses of social media?] 6. Explain, in the boxes on the right, what the writer means by each phrase in the left column.

Phrase Meaning

i) the jury is out

a decision has yet to be made/not been made.

[1]

ii) a numbers game

using figures/statistics to win in a way that is inaccurate/ dishonest/ meaningless.

[1] [All words must be given to get a full mark.]

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7. Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the pros and cons of using social media to aid people suffering from eating disorders.

Use only information from Paragraphs 5 and 6. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer than 80 words (not counting the words given to help you begin).

Social media platforms can be used by healthcare professionals to ... [15] From the passage Paraphrased 1 Healthcare providers often tap social media

platforms to share positive health stories share encouraging health stories.

2 visual nature of a platform like Instagram makes it a good aid for those recovering from eating disorders OR Images help anorexia sufferers desensitise themselves to the anxiety around food.

Online images help those with eating disorders to normalise their anxieties with food.

3 Their accounts of their recovery are extremely powerful for existing patients.

Stories of their recovery greatly help other patients.

4 individuals afflicted with mental illnesses ... find it harder to talk about their experiences for fear of discrimination.

However, some patients fear discrimination/unfair treatment if they share their stories online.

5 Psychiatrists... Social media can emphasise that one is not alone but

Psychiatrists say that although social media may provide social support,

6 getting help from a professional offers a check and balance.

only professionals provide checks and balances.

7 Not be used as a reliable platform for support ... Social media is not a trustworthy/ credible source of help as

8 vulnerable to misinformation of their symptoms and the appropriate coping strategies...

some may fall victim to false information of their symptoms and coping methods,

9 The inadvertent sharing of ‘advice’ may be detrimental to some of these individuals.

and, consequently, they may suffer harm.

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Sample summary: Social media platforms can be used by healthcare professionals to … share encouraging health stories. Online

images help those with eating disorders to normalise their anxieties with food. Stories of their recovery greatly

help other patients. However, some patients fear discrimination if they share their stories online. Psychiatrists

say that although social media provides social support, only professionals provide checks and balances. Social

media is not a credible source of help as some may fall victim to false information of their symptoms and coping

methods, and, consequently, they may suffer harm. (80 words)

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