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

How a Challenge Went Viral

In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about viral trends and give step-by-step instructions. Practice present simple and telling time.

How a Challenge Went Viral
💬 Warm-up
1 Do you follow any social media trends?
2 What is a viral challenge you remember?
3 How do trends spread around the world?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use present simple with third person -s
  • Tell time in English
  • Describe a social media trend
  • Give step-by-step instructions
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
challenge
"The ice bucket challenge became very popular."
a task or activity that tests your skills
2.
video
"She watches a funny video every morning."
a recording of moving images
3.
hashtag
"Use the hashtag #funny to find similar posts."
a word or phrase with # to group topics
4.
filter
"He adds a filter to make his photo look older."
an effect that changes the appearance of an image
5.
reaction
"His reaction to the news was a big smile."
what someone feels or does in response
6.
share
"They share their videos with friends online."
to post or send something so others can see
7.
trend
"The dance trend is very popular in my school."
something that becomes popular for a time
8.
viral
"The cat video went viral and got millions of views."
spreading quickly and widely online
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
challenge
a task or activity that tests your skills
video
a recording of moving images
hashtag
a word or phrase with # to group topics
filter
an effect that changes the appearance of an image
reaction
what someone feels or does in response
share
to post or send something so others can see
trend
something that becomes popular for a time
viral
spreading quickly and widely online

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. My favorite trend right now is the dance challenge.
2. A funny video of a dog went viral last week.
3. The ice bucket challenge became very popular.
4. Please share your video with the class.
5. She used a funny filter on her photo.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. My favorite trend right now is the dance challenge.
2. A funny video of a dog went viral last week.
3. The ice bucket challenge became very popular.
4. Please share your video with the class.
5. She used a funny filter on her photo.

📖 Reading

The #DanceForChange Challenge

Last month, a new challenge called #DanceForChange started. It was a simple video of people dancing to a song. They used the hashtag #DanceForChange and a special filter to make the video fun. Many people shared their reaction videos. The trend became very popular. In one week, it went viral all over the world. People from different countries decided to share their own versions.

At 8 a.m. in Japan, students start dancing. At 2 p.m. in Brazil, families record their videos. The challenge asks people to dance for thirty seconds and then name a cause they care about. Everyone uses the same song. The reaction from viewers is often surprise and joy. Many schools join the challenge. It helps people feel connected.

Now, the trend continues. Thousands of new videos appear every day. The challenge shows how a simple idea can become viral. It is not about winning. It is about having fun and doing something good together.

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the name of the challenge in the reading?
It is called #DanceForChange.
2.
What do people use to make the video fun?
They use a special filter and a hashtag.
3.
At what time do students in Japan start dancing?
They start at 8 a.m.
4.
How long do people dance in the challenge?
They dance for thirty seconds.
5.
Why do many people join the challenge?
To have fun, feel connected, and support a cause.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Experience with a Viral Challenge

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the name of the challenge Jessica talks about?
It is called the #SmileChallenge.
2.
What time did Jessica record her video?
She recorded it at 8 p.m.
3.
What did she use to make her video fun?
She used a silly filter that added stars.
4.
How many views did her video have the next morning?
It had 200 views.
5.
Who else shared a video in the challenge?
Her teacher shared a video.

🗣️ Pair Work

Design a Trend

"Work with a partner. Think of a simple social media challenge. It should be safe and fun. Write the steps and present it to the class."

👉 Choose a name for your challenge.

👉 Describe what people have to do.

👉 Explain how to share it (hashtag, filter).

👉 Practice telling the steps using present simple.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: challenge video hashtag filter reaction share trend viral
✍️ WRITING

Write Trend Instructions

Write step-by-step instructions for a social media trend. Use present simple and time words. Write 80-100 words.

✅ Checklist:
  • Minimum 80 words.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words.
  • Use present simple for third person.
  • Include time references (e.g., at 9 a.m., in the morning).
  • Structure as numbered steps.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Pitch Your Trend

Record a 45-second talk explaining a trend you like. Say what it is, how to do it, and why it is fun. Use present simple.

✅ Checklist:
  • 45 seconds.
  • Use 3 vocabulary words.
  • Speak clearly.
  • Include the steps in order.
Helpful Phrases
  • First, you need to...
  • At the beginning, the user...
  • Then, he or she...
  • Finally, everyone...
  • I like this trend because...
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