Social Media Language

We can divide the language of social media into two different types
1. The words used to describe features of the site eg like button, snap, tweet
2. The slang words used by members of the site when they communicate with each other.

YouTube

Let's have a look at YouTube as an example. 

Group work

In groups choose one of the following social media and write as many words as you can that are used in the app and by people using it.

Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Tumblr, Youtube

In Your books

Choose one of the Social Media ( it doesn't have to be the one your group had ) 

1. Write the Title of the Social Media 
2.Choose 10 words and for each one:
- write a definition for the word
- use the word in a sentence of more then 5 words. 

eg Reddit
1. TL:DR
This word means Too Long Didn't Read and is used as a summary when the post is really long and people may not want to read it.
"He posted a really long story, do I just read the TL:DR instead "

​2. OG 

Analyse and explain how images, vocabulary choices and language features distinguish the work of individual authors
Evaluate and integrate ideas and information from texts to form their own interpretations
Create a user's guide for a social media app for someone who is not familiar with social media and use language and images appropriate for their age and experience. Design a easy an A4 infogram using Pikotchart for parents to use. You may chose to make it a general 'How to Use' poster or make it specific to a certain use eg How to upload a Youtube video,  How to communicate on TikTok etc
Elements that could be included
1. How to view
2. How to create and upload content
3. Communication methods eg how to people like/ comment etc
4. Positive aspects
5. Cautions
Elements for poster 
Clear and concise information
Use of images to highlight and engage viewer

to edit.