Assignment Problem:
Directions:
Let's take the big picture of a topic and narrow it down to one word. Choose one prompt below for your focus. In a short paragraph, you will share the word you chose and answer the following questions:
- Why did you choose that word?
- How does it cover the big ideas?
Use knowledge to support the choice of your word.
Prompt 1:
In the article "On Twitter, Fake News Has Greater Allure Than Truth Does" by Maria Temming, you learned that fake stories spread faster than true news stories. The topic for this Word Journal is fake news. Choose one adjective to describe the topic. Then explain your word choice.
Prompt 2:
In the article "People Don't Know When They're Being Jerks" by Stephanie Pappas, you were introduced to the concept of "self-awareness" and how it relates to people's perceptions of themselves. The topic for this Word Journal is self-awareness. Choose one adjective to describe how you perceive yourself. Then explain your word choice.