The Internet vs. Letters: The Internet vs.

Letters:
The internet is much ______ than letters. You can send an email or message The internet is much ______ than letters. You can send an email or message
online in seconds, while letters can take days or even weeks to arrive. For online in seconds, while letters can take days or even weeks to arrive. For
example, if you send an email, the person on the other side of the world can example, if you send an email, the person on the other side of the world can
read it immediately. But with a letter, you must wait for the postal service to read it immediately. But with a letter, you must wait for the postal service to
deliver it. deliver it.

Phone Calls vs. Text Messages: Phone Calls vs. Text Messages:
Phone calls allow you to speak to someone in real-time, which is ______ Phone calls allow you to speak to someone in real-time, which is ______
than texting back and forth. However, some people prefer text messages than texting back and forth. However, some people prefer text messages
because they can reply when they have time, rather than stopping because they can reply when they have time, rather than stopping
everything to answer a call. everything to answer a call.

Social Media vs. Face-to-Face: Social Media vs. Face-to-Face:

Social media allows us to share information ______ with many people, but Social media allows us to share information ______ with many people, but
face-to-face communication is often more ______. For instance, you can see face-to-face communication is often more ______. For instance, you can see
facial expressions and hear the tone of voice when talking in person, which facial expressions and hear the tone of voice when talking in person, which
can be lost in written messages online. can be lost in written messages online.

Each tool has its pros and cons. The internet may be ______, but letters can Each tool has its pros and cons. The internet may be ______, but letters can
feel more ______. Text messages are ______, but sometimes a phone call feel more ______. Text messages are ______, but sometimes a phone call
can solve a problem ______. It’s important to choose the right tool can solve a problem ______. It’s important to choose the right tool
depending on the situation. depending on the situation.

Comparing Communication Tools Comparing Communication Tools

Before Reading: Before Reading:

 Think about the different ways you communicate with people. How  Think about the different ways you communicate with people. How
do you contact friends, family, or teachers? What is the fastest way do you contact friends, family, or teachers? What is the fastest way
to send a message? What is the slowest? to send a message? What is the slowest?
 Write down a few examples of communication tools (e.g., phone,  Write down a few examples of communication tools (e.g., phone,
internet, letters, etc.). How are they similar or different? internet, letters, etc.). How are they similar or different?
During Reading: During Reading:

1. Highlight or underline the comparison words in the text (e.g., "faster 4. Highlight or underline the comparison words in the text (e.g., "faster
than," "more personal"). than," "more personal").
2. Circle the communication tools mentioned. Are there any that you 5. Circle the communication tools mentioned. Are there any that you
use? use?
3. As you read, think about which communication tools you use the 6. As you read, think about which communication tools you use the
most. Why do you use them? most. Why do you use them?

Post-Reading: Post-Reading:

1. Discussion: 4. Discussion:
o Which communication tool do you think is the best? Why? o Which communication tool do you think is the best? Why?
o Do you agree that face-to-face communication is more o Do you agree that face-to-face communication is more
personal than social media? Why or why not? personal than social media? Why or why not?
2. Writing: 5. Writing:
o Write 2-3 sentences comparing your favorite communication o Write 2-3 sentences comparing your favorite communication
tool with one you use less. Use comparison words like tool with one you use less. Use comparison words like
“faster than,” “slower than,” or “more convenient than.” “faster than,” “slower than,” or “more convenient than.”
3. Activity: 6. Activity:
o Choose two communication tools and create a small chart
comparing them. Include their speed, convenience, and when Choose two communication tools and create a small chart comparing them.
you would use each one. Include their speed,
Glossary for Comparing Communication Tools

1. Tool
o Definition: A method or device used to accomplish a task.
o Example: The internet is a popular communication tool. Glossary for Comparing Communication Tools
2. Unique
o Definition: Being the only one of its kind; different from others.
11. Tool
o Example: Each communication tool is unique and useful. o Definition: A method or device used to accomplish a task.
3. Convenient o Example: The internet is a popular communication tool.
o Definition: Easy to use and helpful in a particular situation. 12. Unique
o Example: Text messages are convenient because you can reply anytime. o Definition: Being the only one of its kind; different from others.
4. Real-time o Example: Each communication tool is unique and useful.
o Definition: Immediate communication or interaction without delay. 13. Convenient
o Example: Phone calls allow you to speak in real-time. o Definition: Easy to use and helpful in a particular situation.
5. Facial Expressions o Example: Text messages are convenient because you can reply anytime.
o Definition: Movements of the face that show emotions or feelings. 14. Real-time
o Example: You can see facial expressions in face-to-face communication. o Definition: Immediate communication or interaction without delay.
6. Tone of Voice o Example: Phone calls allow you to speak in real-time.
o Definition: The quality or mood of a person’s voice that shows how they feel. 15. Facial Expressions
o Example: The tone of voice is important in face-to-face conversations. o Definition: Movements of the face that show emotions or feelings.
7. Pros and Cons o Example: You can see facial expressions in face-to-face communication.
o Definition: The advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of something. 16. Tone of Voice
o Example: Each communication tool has its pros and cons. o Definition: The quality or mood of a person’s voice that shows how they feel.
8. Postal Service o Example: The tone of voice is important in face-to-face conversations.
o Definition: A system responsible for sending and delivering letters or packages. 17. Pros and Cons
o Example: Letters take longer because they must go through the postal service. o Definition: The advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of something.
9. Reply o Example: Each communication tool has its pros and cons.
o Definition: To respond to a message or question. 18. Postal Service
o Example: You can reply to a text message when you have time. o Definition: A system responsible for sending and delivering letters or packages.
10. Solve a Problem o Example: Letters take longer because they must go through the postal service.
19. Reply
 Definition: To find a solution or answer to a difficulty. o Definition: To respond to a message or question.
 Example: Sometimes a phone call can solve a problem faster than texting. o Example: You can reply to a text message when you have time.
20. Solve a Problem

 Definition: To find a solution or answer to a difficulty.

 Example: Sometimes a phone call can solve a problem faster than texting.