Dangerous Adverbs: How to Talk About the Dangers of the Internet

Dangerous Adverbs: How to Talk About the Dangers of the Internet

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you should be better able to use adverbs in the context of talking about the dangers of talking to people on the internet.

Introduce the learning objective and explain how it will be achieved throughout the lesson.

What do you already know about adverbs and how they can be used to talk about the dangers of the internet?

What Are Adverbs?

Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often end in -ly and describe how or to what extent something is done.

Define what adverbs are and give examples of how they are used in sentences.

Examples of Adverbs

Quickly, carefully, slowly, dangerously, suspiciously, and cautiously are all examples of adverbs that can be used to describe actions or behaviors on the internet.

List examples of adverbs that can be used to describe actions or behaviors on the internet.

Why Are Adverbs Important?

Adverbs can help us describe actions and behaviors more precisely. When it comes to talking about the dangers of the internet, using adverbs can help us convey the severity of certain actions or behaviors.

Explain why adverbs are important and how they can be used to convey the severity of certain actions or behaviors.

Dangers of the Internet

The internet can be a dangerous place if proper precautions are not taken. Cyberbullying, identity theft, and online predators are just a few of the dangers that exist.

Introduce the dangers of the internet and give examples of what can happen if proper precautions are not taken.

Adverbs and Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can happen quickly and anonymously on the internet. Adverbs like cruelly, viciously, and relentlessly can be used to describe the actions of cyberbullies.

Explain how adverbs can be used to describe the actions of cyberbullies and give examples of adverbs that can be used.

Adverbs and Identity Theft

Identity theft can happen when personal information is shared carelessly online. Adverbs like carelessly, recklessly, and thoughtlessly can be used to describe the actions of those who share personal information online.

Explain how adverbs can be used to describe the actions of those who share personal information online and give examples of adverbs that can be used.

Adverbs and Online Predators

Online predators can use the internet to groom and manipulate children. Adverbs like deceptively, manipulatively, and aggressively can be used to describe the actions of online predators.

Explain how adverbs can be used to describe the actions of online predators and give examples of adverbs that can be used.

Using Adverbs in Context

When talking about the dangers of the internet, it's important to use adverbs in context. For example, instead of simply saying 'talking to strangers online is dangerous,' you could say 'talking to strangers online is dangerously reckless.'

Explain how to use adverbs in context when talking about the dangers of the internet and give examples of how to do so.

Interactive Exercise

In pairs, come up with three sentences that describe online behavior using adverbs. Then, share your sentences with the class.

Give instructions for the interactive exercise and allow time for students to complete it.

Recap

Adverbs can help us describe actions and behaviors more precisely. When it comes to talking about the dangers of the internet, using adverbs can help us convey the severity of certain actions or behaviors.

Recap the main points of the lesson and remind students of the importance of using adverbs when talking about the dangers of the internet.

Homework

Write a short paragraph describing a dangerous online behavior using at least three adverbs.

Assign homework that reinforces the lesson's learning objective.

Questions and Discussion

Allow time for students to ask questions and discuss the lesson.

Answer any questions students may have and facilitate a discussion about the lesson.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.