"Viral" Has Lost Its Meaning
That's News to Me
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12
In this lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read an article about how the word "viral" has lost its meaning as content consumption has changed over the years. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as vocabulary and a speaking task.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
viral
social media
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
enthusiast
criteria
modest
fragmented
skyrocket
reminisce
momentum
optimize
accelerate
dilute