Why This Social Media Trend Is Taking Over - Worksheet 2 - Group A

Group A.
Each group works on a different part of the video. Do the 4 activities below, then exchange information with students from the two other groups. At the end of this activity, fill in your "Personal Recap Chart."

1. Watch Extract 2 [1:06 – 2:41] and pick out what is described as positive and negative in this testimony.

2. According to Estee, what do tradwives do that could seem negative but is not? (e.g. not getting everything they want — and that's okay)

3. Can you spot a reference to a piece of clothing repeated several times? What is it compared to? 

4. a. Identify synonyms for the word 'criticized'.
b. Find an expression meaning "we are serious about something".

5. Recap: Do you agree with Estee's arguments? Discuss with members of your group.

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Toolbox

Expressing nuance in a discussion 

• Acknowledge multiple sides: Begin by recognizing that an issue is not always very clear-cut. Phrases like “On one hand …”, “While it’s true that …”, or “There’s a case to be made for …” help signal nuance.
• Use qualifying language: Avoid absolute statements. Use terms like “often,” “in some cases,” “tends to,” “might,” or “it depends.”

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