Students will develop their reading skills by investigating the pros and cons of Instagram in this French middle school reading comprehension resource. They will take this information and apply it to a multidisciplinary activity. They will learn various tips and tricks to create the perfect post and will need to take two photos, one depicting real life and the other showing a false online reality. Essentially, they will learn that social media is not real. It's easy to live an artificial life, and wanting to do the same for oneself is normal. Spark your class's interest with this high-interest topic.
 
This article deals with the effects of Instagram, the social media phenomenon that took the world by storm in the early 21st century. Students will discover the risks associated with using social media platforms.
 
This multidisciplinary resource includes a photographic assignment. Using techniques learned in class, students will take two photographs showing two realities (real vs. false).
 
✬ This resource includes:
A guide for using the resource.
An article tailored to their interests (Instagram).
A research assignment.
Rules for creating the perfect post.
A PowerPoint presentation on photography rules.
An editable Instagram post template.