in 9th grade writing and work and In 3-5 sentences, state your topic for your Informational Essay and explain why you chose to write about it. Indicate how you plan to gather information about the topic.

The topic for my Informational Essay is the impact of social media on mental health in teenagers. I chose this topic because I have noticed the widespread use of social media among my peers and its potential negative effects on mental well-being. I plan to gather information by researching studies and articles on the subject, conducting surveys or interviews with teenagers, and analyzing data on social media usage and mental health outcomes.