My Favourite Influencer

 

INFLUENCER- What words do you associate to this word?

Vocabulary Input (15 mins)

1. Content Types Match (5 mins): Present the following terms and have students quickly match them with their definitions (or use the Italian translation as a hint):

   • Terms: Content Creator, Engagement Rate, Niche, Sponsorizzata (Ad/Sponsorship), Haul, Brand Ambassador, Follower Base, Trending.

2. Descriptive Adjectives (10 mins): Introduce adjectives useful for describing both the influencer and their content. Have students categorize them as Positive or Negative:

   • Positive: Authentic, Relatable, Insightful, Consistent, Motivational, Entertaining.

   • Negative: Overexposed, Vain, Unreliable, Clickbait, Controversial, Materialistic.

   Activity: "Which adjectives would you use to describe a typical Italian fashion influencer versus a gaming streamer?"

Preparation: My Digital Role Model (20 mins)

1. Individual Brainstorm (10 mins): Give students the following four prompts. They must choose one favorite influencer and prepare bullet points for each prompt.

• Prompt 1 (The Bio): Who is this person? What is their niche (e.g., food, travel, comedy)? Which platforms do they use?

• Prompt 2 (The Content): What kind of content do they consistently post? Use adverbs of frequency (e.g., frequently, occasionally, rarely).

• Prompt 3 (The Impact): Why do you follow them? Are they authentic? Have they ever motivated you to do something?

• Prompt 4 (The Ethics): Do they do a lot of sponsorships? Do you think they are honest about the products they promote?

2.  Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 mins)

   • Final Question (Whole Class): "If you could ask your favorite influencer one question, what would it be?" (Focus on a question about money, fame, or the responsibility of having a large follower base).

MY FAVOURITE INFLUENCER

1.      Who is this influencer and what is his/her  main topic?  Introduce your favorite influencer What platform(s) do they use (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)? What is the main subject of their content (e.g., cooking, gaming, fitness, travel, education)?

2.      What is the format and style of their content? Describe a typical video or post they create. How often do they post? What kind of language or tone do they use? Do they offer tutorials, share daily life, or give opinions?

3.      Why do you find them so engaging and reliable?  What specific qualities (personality, creativity, expertise) make them appealing to you? Do you feel their content is honest and well-researched? How do they stand out from other people doing the same thing?

4.      How has this influencer affected your actions, choices, or knowledge?  Explain the impact they have had on you. Did they teach you a new skill? Did they influence a product you bought or a place you traveled to? Did they change your opinion on a subject?

5.      Do you think they use their influence responsibly?  Discuss the responsibility that comes with having a large audience. Do they use their platform to promote positive messages, or just products? What is one way you think they could use their influence even better?

NOW LOOK AT YOURSELF

• Consider the difference between the selected image (what you choose to share) and your authentic self (how you behave and feel when no one is watching).
• What parts of your real personality (e.g., insecurities, spontaneous thoughts, moods) are missing from your online profile?
• Do the limitations of social media platforms (like character limits, photo filters, or the pursuit of 'likes') encourage you to create a version of yourself that is better, happier, or more extreme than you truly are? Explain that point

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MY FAVOURITE INFLUENCER

1)Who is this influencer and what is his/her main topic?  Introduce your favorite influencer What platform(s) do they use (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)? What is the main subject of their content (e.g., cooking, gaming, fitness, travel, education)?

“2)What is the format and style of their content? Describe a typical video or post they create. How often do they post? What kind of language or tone do they use? Do they offer tutorials, share daily life, or give opinions?

3)Why do you find them so engaging and reliable? What specific qualities (personality, creativity, expertise) make them appealing to you? Do you feel their content is honest and well-researched? How do they stand out from other people doing the same thing?

4)How has this influencer affected your actions, choices, or knowledge? Explain the impact they have had on you. Did they teach you a new skill? Did they influence a product you bought or a place you traveled to? Did they change your opinion on a subject?

5)Do you think they use their influence responsibly?  Discuss the responsibility that comes with having a large audience. Do they use their platform to promote positive messages, or just products? What is one way you think they could use their influence even better?

NOW LOOK AT YOURSELF

• Consider the difference between the selected image (what you choose to share) and your authentic self (how you behave and feel when no one is watching).
• What parts of your real personality (e.g., insecurities, spontaneous thoughts, moods) are missing from your online profile?
• Do the limitations of social media platforms (like character limits, photo filters, or the pursuit of 'likes') encourage you to create a version of yourself that is better, happier, or more extreme than you truly are? Explain that point

Adjectives for Self-Description: Real vs. Online

1. Authenticity & Honesty

Real Self (In Person)	Online Self (Social Media)
Authentic	Curated
Genuine	Filtered
Vulnerable	Impenetrable
Honest	Exaggerated
Flawed	Perfect (or Perfectionist)
Raw	Polished

2. Energy & Mood

Real Self (In Person)	Online Self (Social Media)
Tired	Energetic
Quiet	Loud
Reserved	Extroverted
Anxious	Confident
Mellow	Excitable

3. Presence & Depth

Real Self (In Person)	Online Self (Social Media)
Complex	Simple
In-depth	Surface-level
Private	Public
Introspective	Attention-seeking
Serious	Casual
Real-time	Delayed (or Staged)

4. Self-Perception

Real Self (In Person)	Online Self (Social Media)
Uncertain	Opinionated
Normal (or Average)	Exceptional
Insecure	Bold
Developing	Established

Key Student Phrases Using These Adjectives:

• "My real self is more anxious and reserved, but my online self is confident and extroverted."

• "I feel vulnerable in person, but my online persona looks totally impenetrable."

• "Everything I post is so curated and polished; it doesn't show how raw and flawed I feel in real life."