Vocabulary Definitions
Vocabulary Sentences
Tweens
Ads and Young People
Bonus: Grammar
100
A boy or girl who is 11 or 12 years old.
tween
100
Disney is a huge ________ that owns many smaller companies.
corporation
100
How old are tweens?
Generally, tweens are between 11 and 14.
100
Young people will pay money to become _____.
cool
100
Make this sentence weaker: You must do your homework.
Possible answer: You should do your homework.
200
the qualities that make a person different from others
identity
200
Children should not be ________ to violent movies.
exposed (expose)
200
Who is targeting tweens?
Marketers (the marketing industry)
200
How are companies trying to find out what teens and tweens think is cool?
They use "cool hunters" to spy on teens.
200
Make this sentence stronger: You could come to class every day.
Possible answer: You have to come to class every day.
300
to do things that cause people to buy things
marketing
300
Nike ________ Neymar, so he wears their logo on his jersey.
sponsors (sponsor)
300
Ads target tweens directly to avoid the _______.
parents
300
What do ads using body image tell tweens?
It tells them that they must be beautiful/handsome to be popular, successful, or happy.
300
Change this sentence to past tense: I should study before the quiz.
Possible answer: I should have studied before the quiz.
400
buying goods and services
consume
400
There may be a _________ that all Americans eat fast food, but many do not.
stereotype
400
Tweens are young and still developing their sense of _____.
identity
400
What is one way ads or media make tweens want to smoke?
Possible answers: - celebrities smoking - branded products with popular characters (Joe Camel) - connecting smoking with being sexy, cool, or independent - making flavored or colored cigarettes - showing lots of ads in magazines
400
Correct this sentence: I have to going to the doctor.
I have to GO to the doctor.
500
the tendency of a person to continue buying a brand
brand loyalty
500
Radio stations, television stations, and newspapers are all examples of ________.
media
500
What is one kind of unhealthy message that ads can give to tweens?
Possible answers: - body image - sexuality - relationships - violence
500
What is the stereotype of tween girls?
They are pretty and they like boys, friends, shopping, pop stars, and celebrities. (do not need to include all parts for correct answer)
500
Correct this sentence: Marketers had better stopped targeting tweens.
Markets had better stop targeting tweens.