Every search you make, every photo you post, every account you create — it all leaves a mark that can never be fully erased. This IB English B writing task… Read more ↓Every search you make, every photo you post, every account you create — it all leaves a mark that can never be fully erased. This IB English B writing task asks you to take what you know about digital footprints and share it with your peers. Writing as one teenager to others, your social media post needs to explain why this issue matters, make the case for why young people are especially affected, and give your readers concrete steps they can actually follow. You have 60-90 minutes and 250–600 words to inform, engage and inspire action. When you are done, use the built-in rubric to assess your writing against the four IB criteria. Read less ↑
IB English B
Social Media Posting: Digital Footprints
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Social Media Posting: Digital Footprints
IB English B
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character limitnoun
The maximum number of letters, spaces, and symbols allowed in a single post.
conciseadjective
Expressing a lot in very few words; essential when character limits apply.
emojinoun
A small picture or symbol used in messages and posts to show emotion or add meaning.
engagementnoun
The amount of attention, likes, comments, and shares a post receives from its audience.
feednoun
The continuous list of posts shown to a user on a social media platform.
mentionnoun
A reference to another user in a post, usually starting with '@' to notify them.
platformnoun
A website or app where people share content, such as Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, or TikTok.
postnoun
A single piece of content shared on a social media platform, such as a caption, image, or video.
relatableadjective
Easy to understand and connect with because it feels familiar from your own life.
scrollverb
To move text or images up or down on a screen, especially while browsing social media.
trendnoun
A topic, style, or format that is currently popular and widely shared online.
urgencynoun
The quality of needing immediate attention or action; a pressing need for something to be done quickly.
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