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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • DIGITAL LIFE

Social Media Habits

Explore daily social media habits and practice using present simple and present continuous to talk about what we do every day and what we are doing now.

Social Media Habits
💬 Warm-up
1 How often do you use social media?
2 What apps do you use the most?
3 What do you usually do on social media?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use present simple to describe routines and facts about social media.
  • Use present continuous to talk about actions happening now.
  • Learn and use 7 vocabulary words related to social media.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
post
"I post a photo of my dog every day."
To share something on a social media page.
2.
share
"She shares funny videos with her friends."
To let others see or use something.
3.
comment
"He comments on his friend's posts."
To write a response to something online.
4.
scroll
"I scroll through my feed in the morning."
To move through content on a screen.
5.
message
"We message each other every evening."
To send a private text online.
6.
follow
"I follow many cooking accounts."
To subscribe to someone's updates.
7.
block
"You can block someone if they are mean."
To prevent someone from seeing your content or contacting you.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
post
To share something on a social media page.
share
To let others see or use something.
comment
To write a response to something online.
scroll
To move through content on a screen.
message
To send a private text online.
follow
To subscribe to someone's updates.
block
To prevent someone from seeing your content or contacting you.

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. We often share funny articles with our group.
2. Every morning, I scroll through my news feed.
3. You can block users who send you too many messages.
4. I usually follow accounts that post about nature.
5. My sister likes to comment on every post I make.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. We often share funny articles with our group.
2. Every morning, I scroll through my news feed.
3. You can block users who send you too many messages.
4. I usually follow accounts that post about nature.
5. My sister likes to comment on every post I make.

📖 Reading

Social Media Habits Around the World

Many teens use social media every day. They post photos, share videos, and comment on friends' posts. In the morning, some people scroll through their feed before getting out of bed. They message their friends to say good morning.

People follow different accounts. Some follow celebrities, others follow cooking or sports accounts. But sometimes, social media is not fun. If someone is mean, you can block them. It is important to stay safe online.

Today, my friend is commenting on a post right now. I am scrolling through my feed as well. We are both using social media at this moment. Many people are doing the same thing all around the world. Social media connects us, but it is good to take breaks too.

Many teens check social media before school. They post about their morning routine. During class, they sometimes message their friends secretly. After school, they scroll through videos for entertainment. On weekends, they share photos from their activities. It is a big part of their daily life. However, some teens try to spend less time on social media. They block distracting apps or unfollow accounts. They use the time to read or play sports. Social media can be useful, but it is important to use it wisely.

Comprehension Questions

1.
What do people do on social media in the morning according to the article?
They scroll through their feed before getting out of bed.
2.
Why might someone block another user on social media?
If someone is mean, you can block them to stay safe.
3.
What are some accounts that people follow?
People follow celebrities, cooking accounts, or sports accounts.
4.
What is the article's suggestion about social media use?
It is good to take breaks and use it wisely.
5.
What is the friend doing at the moment in the article?
The friend is commenting on a post.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Social Media Day

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What does Lucy do every morning on social media?
She scrolls through her feed while eating breakfast.
2.
What does Lucy's friend do at this moment?
Her friend is posting about her new puppy.
3.
Why might Lucy block someone?
If someone sends too many messages or is mean.
4.
What is Lucy trying to do today about social media?
She is trying to use it less and only checks it three times a day.
5.
Which app does Lucy use the most?
She uses Instagram the most.

🗣️ Pair Work

App Usage Interview

"In pairs, interview each other about your social media app usage. Practice using present simple for routines and present continuous for actions happening now."

👉 1. Ask: 'What apps do you use daily? How often do you post or scroll?'

👉 2. Ask: 'What are you doing on social media right now?'

👉 3. Discuss: Find one similarity and one difference in your habits.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: post share comment scroll message follow block
✍️ WRITING

My Online Habits

Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) describing your typical social media habits during the week. Use present simple for routines and present continuous for what you are doing this week.

✅ Checklist:
  • Write 80-100 words.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Use present simple and present continuous correctly.
  • Structure: Start with a general statement about your social media use, then describe your daily habits, then mention something you are doing differently this week.
🎙️ SPEAKING

My Social Media Talk

Record a 45-second audio describing your social media habits. Talk about what you usually do and what you are doing now.

✅ Checklist:
  • Duration: 45 seconds.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words.
  • Speak clearly and at a natural pace.
  • Include: an introduction, your typical habits, and a current activity.
Helpful Phrases
  • I usually check social media in the morning.
  • Right now, I am scrolling through my feed.
  • I post photos of...
  • My friend is always commenting on...
  • Sometimes I block people who...
  • I follow accounts that...