Stereotypes on Social Media
ESL Lesson PlansStereotypes on Social Media

Stereotypes on Social Media

This ESL lesson plan on stereotypes targets adult learners at the B1 level in a group setting. Over 60 minutes, students will develop their speaking skills by discussing and analyzing stereotypes in the media. The lesson includes reading a quote and article, identifying true/false statements, matching vocabulary, rephrasing sentences, and engaging in paired discussions. By the end, students will be able to articulate their thoughts on the impact of stereotypes in the media and on social media platforms.

Skills

  • Can develop an argument well enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Read the following quote and discuss it with your partner. Provide two examples from the media (e.g., movies, TV shows, news articles).

The media can either support stereotypes or challenge them, and that choice has real consequences.
- Ava DuVernay
Your answer:
2

Read the article about the impact of stereotypes in the media. What is the main reason for the importance of media consumption?

3

Based on the article, can you tell which sentences are true and which are false?

4

Look at this list of words and phrases from the article and match them with their definitions

5

Rephrase each sentence using one of the words or phrases from the previous exercise.

6

In pairs, discuss the following questions.