Spread like wildfire! In this ESL lesson, students will discuss online trends and fads. This lesson features a video about a DIY trend on TikTok. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic and talk about the reasons for posting videos or pictures on the Internet. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Students will watch a video about the DIY sneaker trend on TikTok. They will hear about how a simple idea became a popular online trend. This will help them understand how trends start and grow, and also improve their ability to comprehend and analyze spoken English about current social media phenomena.

Speaking: In discussion activities, students will talk about their experiences with online trends. They will share their opinions on why certain ideas go viral and discuss the impact of these trends. This activity aims to improve their conversational skills in English, especially in discussing contemporary social topics.

Vocabulary: The lesson introduces vocabulary related to online trends and social media, like "viral," "trend," "DIY," and "collaborations." Students will learn how to use these terms effectively in conversations about social media, enhancing their ability to speak about modern cultural phenomena in English.

Homework: The homework will include exercises to apply the learned vocabulary in context, such as filling in blanks with appropriate words related to online trends, correcting errors in sentences, and creating sentences with the new vocabulary. This practice aims to consolidate their understanding of the vocabulary and improve their ability to use it correctly in written English.

Video

Are you an artist? Do you like to partake in creative hobbies? Watch this video to learn about a DIY trend that blew up TikTok!

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

spread like wildfire [idiom]: spread with great speed

trend [noun]: fashion or a change in the way that people are behaving

fad [noun]: a style or a practice that becomes very popular but only for a short time

DIY [adjective]: do it yourself; relating to the activity of decorating, building, and making repairs at home by oneself rather than employing a professional

TikTok [noun]: a popular social media app that allows users to create, watch, and share videos shot on mobile devices or webcams

viral [adjective]: (of an image, video, piece of information, etc.) circulated rapidly and widely from one internet user to another

meme [noun]: an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations

keto diet [noun]: a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates (sugars) that causes the body to break down fat into molecules

canvas [noun]: a strong cloth or material used to make items such as a surface for painting

blow up [idiom]: to become famous or popular very quickly

buzz [noun]: an atmosphere of excitement and activity

fangirl [verb]: to be a very enthusiastic female fan of a band, actor, type of entertainment, product etc.

make a splash [verb phrase]: to say or do something that becomes very popular or is noticed by a lot of people

hot [adjective]: something of great interest; intriguing

sustainable fashion [noun]: a way in which brands create clothing that not only reduces the impact on the environment but is also mindful of the people who work to produce the clothes

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