A picture is worth a thousand words! In this lesson, students will discuss selfies and the modern uses of technology. The lesson features a text that explores the obsession with selfies and the irony behind it. Students will learn and practice idioms, “self” phrases, and related vocabulary. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a fun and thought-provoking learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Speaking: Students will talk about their own experiences with selfies and technology. They will use new words and phrases they've learned to share their thoughts clearly.

Vocabulary: Students will learn words like "self-absorbed," "self-worth," and "self-conscious." They will practice these words and use them when they talk about selfies and social media.

Homework: Students will write sentences using new words, think about how selfies impact their lives, and talk about what selfies might mean for the future. These activities help students remember and use what they've learned in the lesson.

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

FOMO [noun]: an acronym that stands for Fear of Missing Out; on social media, FOMO is the feeling users get when seeing posts about events or opportunities they want to be a part of

blissful [adjective]: extremely happy

vaguebooker [noun]: a person who intentionally posts a vague status update on social media, meant as a plea for someone to comment on and to get attention

catfish [verb]: to try to trick and attract someone by pretending that you are someone else on social media

go viral [verb]: to become very popular very quickly

photobomb [verb]: to appear behind or in front of someone when their photo is being taken, usually behaving silly as a form of a joke

selficide [noun]: informal; an act of committing suicide inadvertently while posting selfies

cut it [idiom]: be good enough

narcissistic [adjective]: having too much admiration for yourself

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