Social Media Balance

In this worksheet, students read an informational passage about the influence of social media on teens’ relationships and mental well-being. They are asked to identify the main idea of the passage and write it in one clear sentence, then list three supporting details using their own words. This encourages students to distinguish between central and supporting information while practicing concise summarization. The passage promotes critical thinking about how social media can have both positive and negative impacts, guiding students toward balanced reasoning. By paraphrasing evidence, learners strengthen reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and written communication skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Determining Central Ideas in Informational Texts

English Language Arts – Summarizing Key Supporting Details

English Language Arts – Analyzing Author’s Purpose and Perspective

English Language Arts – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences

This worksheet is part of our Grade 8 Reading Comprehension collection.