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1.3.1 Social writing - SMS
Indigenous Languages · Grade 7 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Features, format and language of a Short Message Service (SMS)
- Writing an SMS in the learner’s indigenous language
- Digital etiquette: short, polite, true, and sent to the right person
What you will be able to do
- identify features of a Short Message Service (SMS) for information
- create an SMS text with appropriate features for effective communication
- adopt digital etiquette when using social media for communication
Key questions
“How do we ensure etiquette when using digital devices?”
Lessons
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Features of an SMS
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName the parts of a short message and write one in your indigenous language about a homestead matter.
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Etiquette when sending an SMS
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCheck the number, the tone and the truth before you send, then peer-review an SMS written in your language.