"Viral" Has Lost Its Meaning
That's News to Me
Low 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
trendy
hype
fade
inflate
raise the bar
consumption
engagement
take it with a grain of salt