Vocabulary
excessive self-involvement
Narcissism
What is the thesis, or central idea, of the selection?
Selfies have both negative and positive uses.
What key idea does Mervosh use to develop the central idea that selfies can have both positive and negative effects?
Selfies can be used as a healthy form of personal expression.
Why does Mervosh begin the article with examples of dangerous selfie-taking before discussing the positive uses of selfies?
It immediately captures the reader’s attention and introduces the concerns surrounding selfie culture.
I need three things for school tomorrow a pencil, paper, and my Chromebook.
I need three things for school tomorrow: a pencil, paper, and my Chromebook.
relating to the essential nature of a thing
Instrinsic
Why does Mervosh begin the article by describing people taking selfies near dangerous situations?
To introduce one the possible negative consequences of selfie culture
Why does Mervosh include the examples of the self-portrait of Rembrandt?
To show that people have been creating images of themselves long before smartphones and social media
How does Mervosh’s use of quotations from experts strengthen the article?
The quotations provide outside perspectives that add credibility and complexity to the author’s discussion.
She had one goal for the test to earn an A.
She had one goal for the test: to earn an A.
helping to process difficult emotions
Cathartic
What can the reader infer about Mervosh’s overall attitude toward selfies?
She recognizes both the benefits and problems associated with selfies.
Why does Mervosh quote experts and researchers in the article?
To provide different perspectives and information that support her discussion of selfies
How does the conclusion affect the author’s overall message?
It reinforces the idea that readers should think carefully about their reasons for taking selfies.
My favorite part of the weekend was Saturday we went to the beach with my family.
My favorite part of the weekend was Saturday: we went to the beach with my family.
appealing to gut-level emotions rather than requiring thought
Visceral
Which key ideas does the author use to develop her thesis?
Taking selfies can be a healthy form of personal expression.
How does Mervosh’s discussion of the positive use of selfies affect the development of the central idea?
It shows that selfies are not always connected to vanity or narcissism.
Which two kinds of people does the author quote in the selection to support her central idea?
Scientists
Professors
The teacher gave the class an important reminder everyone needed to submit the assignment by Friday.
The teacher gave the class an important reminder: everyone needed to submit the assignment by Friday.
The ‘curated’ version of ourselves we present to the world. It is often shaped by social groups, digital personas, and the desire for external validation
Social Identity
Which two purposes does the author have for writing, “How Do You See Your Self(ie)?”
To discuss the impact of the selfie phenomenon
To tell people to be thoughtful about the selfies they take
What does Mervosh suggest about the relationship between selfies and self-perception?
Selfies can influence how people present themselves and how others perceive them.
The author’s inclusion of Steven Holiday’s quoted words, “We have gone beyond the self-centered
nature — we need to let it go when it comes to selfies,” he said. “Selfies are a way for us to connect and communicate, and feel more personal with people all around the world,” suggests that her point of view about selfies is that they--
Increase appreciation for diversity and global connections.
There was only one way to solve the problem the students had to work together and communicate.
There was only one way to solve the problem: the students had to work together and communicate.