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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • SOCIAL MEDIA & TRENDS

My Daily Social Media Routine

In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about your social media habits using time words like 'in the morning', 'on Monday', and 'at 3 o'clock'. You will also practice ordinal numbers like 'first', 'second', and 'third' to describe your daily posts and routines. Let's explore how teens share their lives online!

My Daily Social Media Routine
💬 Warm-up
1 What social media apps do you use?
2 How often do you check your phone?
3 Do you post every day? Why or why not?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use prepositions of time (in, on, at) correctly when talking about daily activities.
  • Use ordinal numbers (first, second, third) to describe the order of events.
  • Understand and use 8 new vocabulary words about social media.
  • Compare your social media habits with a partner's.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
trend
"The new dance is a big trend on social media this month."
Something that is popular for a period of time.
2.
popular
"That video game is very popular with my classmates."
Liked by many people.
3.
post
"I usually post a picture of my lunch on Instagram."
To share something on social media.
4.
like
"She got more than fifty likes on her photo."
A way to show you enjoyed someone's post.
5.
comment
"Please leave a comment on my video."
A written reply to a post.
6.
follower
"He has over a thousand followers on his channel."
A person who subscribes to see your updates.
7.
feed
"My feed is full of funny cat videos."
A list of posts from people you follow.
8.
daily
"My daily routine includes checking social media after breakfast."
Happening every day.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
trend
Something that is popular for a period of time.
popular
Liked by many people.
post
To share something on social media.
like
A way to show you enjoyed someone's post.
comment
A written reply to a post.
follower
A person who subscribes to see your updates.
feed
A list of posts from people you follow.
daily
Happening every day.

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. Reading is part of my daily routine.
2. My feed is mostly about sports and music.
3. She wants more likes on her new profile picture.
4. I have two hundred followers on my art account.
5. That new song is a big trend on TikTok this week.
6. My best friend is very popular at school because she is funny.
7. He wrote a nice comment on my travel photo.
8. I always post a story before I go to bed.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. Reading is part of my daily routine.
2. My feed is mostly about sports and music.
3. She wants more likes on her new profile picture.
4. I have two hundred followers on my art account.
5. That new song is a big trend on TikTok this week.
6. My best friend is very popular at school because she is funny.
7. He wrote a nice comment on my travel photo.
8. I always post a story before I go to bed.

📖 Reading

Lena's Instagram Profile

My name is Lena, and I am fifteen years old. I use Instagram every day. My daily routine starts at 7 o'clock in the morning. First, I check my feed to see what my friends posted last night. I usually give a like to my best friend's photos. Then, I scroll through stories.

After school, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, I post a picture of my art project. Art is very popular with my followers! They often leave a nice comment. On weekends, I follow a new trend or challenge. My favorite time to post is on Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. That is when most of my followers are online.

Comprehension Questions

1.
What does Lena do first on Instagram in the morning?
She checks her feed to see what her friends posted.
2.
When does Lena post a picture of her art project?
She posts it after school at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
3.
What do Lena's followers do when she posts art?
They often leave a nice comment.
4.
Why does Lena post on Sunday evening?
Because most of her followers are online at that time.
5.
What does Lena do on weekends?
She follows a new trend or challenge.

🎧 Listening Practice

Aaron's Social Media Day

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What does Aaron do at seven fifteen?
He wakes up.
2.
When does Aaron check his feed on Instagram?
On the bus to school.
3.
What does Aaron post at lunch time?
He posts a funny meme.
4.
Why does Aaron make a short video after school?
For a new dance trend that is popular.
5.
What does Aaron do on Saturday morning?
He posts a longer video.

🗣️ Pair Work

Feed Compare

"Work with a partner. Talk about your social media habits. Find two things that are the same and two things that are different. Use the vocabulary words and time prepositions."

👉 Tell your partner what time you first check your phone.

👉 Share one thing you always post or like.

👉 Ask your partner about their favorite time to use social media.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: trend popular post like comment follower feed daily
✍️ WRITING

My Feed

Write about your typical day on social media. First, say when you wake up and check your phone. Then, describe what you post or like at different times. Finally, say what your favorite time to go online is.

✅ Checklist:
  • Write 60-80 words.
  • Include 4 vocabulary words.
  • Use at least 2 prepositions of time (in, on, at).
  • Write in simple sentences.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Habits Talk

Record a 45-second talk about how you use social media. Start by saying when you check your phone. Then explain what you post or like. End with 1 thing you want to do better.

✅ Checklist:
  • Record 30-45 seconds.
  • Use 3 vocabulary words.
  • Speak clearly.
  • Organize with first, then, finally.
Helpful Phrases
  • I check my feed first thing in the morning.
  • On school days, I post after class.
  • At 8 o'clock, I usually scroll through TikTok.
  • My favorite time to go online is on weekends.
  • I give a like to my friend's photos.
  • I want to make my daily posts more interesting.