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Trends, Networks, and Critical

Thinking

 in the 21at Century
First Quarter – Week 1

Trends and Fads: Its Emergence

and Patterns
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 TEACHER'S REFERENCE GUIDE (TRG)

School: Grade Level: Grade 11/12

Teacher: Learning Area: Trends, Networks, and

Critical Thinking in the
21at Century

Teaching Date: Quarter: 1 Week: 1

I. OBJECTIVES 1. Differentiate a trend from a fad;

2. Explain a process on how to spot a trend; and
3. Point out the elements that make up a trend.

A. Content The learner understands the emergence of trends and

Standard patterns.
B. Performance The learner will be able to derive an idea from instances
Standard and present this idea through a 100-word essay, artwork,
and other graphic representations.

C. MELC Differentiate a trend from a fad, explain the process on

how to spot a trend, point out the elements that make up a
trend, describe the different characteristics of a trend

II. SUBJECT
Trends and Fad: Its Emergence and Patterns
MATTER:
Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st
Century Grade 12 Self-Learning Modules (2020).
Quarter 1-Module 1: Trend and Fad, pp. 4-10, first
edition. Department of Education-SOCCKSARGEN,
Philippines.
a. References
Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st
Century PIVOT IV-A Learner’s Material (2020). Week
1: Emergence of Trends and Patterns, pp. 6-9, version
1.0, first edition. Department of Education Region IV-
A CALABARZON, Philippines.
b. Materials Learner’s Activity Sheet (LAS), Study Guide

c. Integration Reading, writing, creativity, Media and Information

Literacy, Social Science
III. PROCEDURES

ACTIVITY Activity 1: The learners will write trending issues that

(DO) they see in the social media.
Activity 2: The learners will identify the given statements
whether it is a trend or fad.
Activity 3: The learners will use their imagination to
solve the picture puzzle. Each parts of the picture
have its number code which they will write to solve
the puzzle.

Activity 4: The learners will make a comic script on
how a trend in their school becomes a trend.
Activity 5: The learners will read a poem and spot
imagery used.
ANALYSIS Guide questions for:
(THINK) Activity 1: What do you think is trending today?
Activity 2: Can you identify trends from fads?
Activity 3: Why there are trends? Why did they exist
or how did they exist?
Activity 4: Can you identify issue in your school which is
trending?
Activity 5: Have you ever wondered what makes up a
trend?

ABSTRACTION Discuss the emergence of pattern of trends and fads. Refer

(LEARN) to the LAS.

APPLICATION The learners will use the Venn diagram and a graphic
(APPLY) organizer to illustrate the difference between a trend and a
fad and its characteristics.

IV. ASSESSMENT 1. Which part of the activities you find most interesting?

2. How significant is this topic nowadays?

____very significant
____significant
____slightly significant
____not significant

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 LEARNER'S ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)

Dear Learner,

Good day!
Welcome to our Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21at Century
subject. In this activity, you will have an understanding of the difference between
trends and fad. Please read, understand, and follow carefully the instructions
provided for you. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
activity sheet, do not hesitate to ask for support from your parents or anyone you
think can help you do the activities. Always bear in mind that YOU ARE NOT
ALONE. Most importantly, be free and creative in doing the activities. I hope you
will experience meaningful learning and gain a deep understanding of the relevant
competencies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Say to yourself with confidence, “I
CAN DO IT!” Stay safe! Stay learning! God bless!

Sincerely,
Your Teacher

Trends and Fad: Its Emergence and Patterns

Activity 1

What do you think is trending today?

Well, everyday different events happen to us and to our surrounding

in general. That events probably become part of our lifestyle. The most
recent trends serve as an avenue to knowing and understanding what the
society has dictates and how people will embrace and relay this to the next
generations.

In this 21st Century we see a big difference before and now. In this
era, we really compete on the emerging trends that somehow boost our
confidence and be able to fit what society has offered to us.

Direction: Using the diagram below, write trending issues you see in the
social media.

Social
Media
Trending
Issue

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Let’s Learn!

A trend is generally a direction which tells that something is

developing or changing. The common word one may hear especially in social
media is the word “trending”. It is an emerging phenomenon that last for a
long period of time and transmit existing ventures to the future generations.
In businesses, it usually indicates an upward direction in sales or in profit
while in social media, it connotes something that is becoming popular or
acceptable to the general population.

Fad (Uso), on the other hand, is an intense and enthusiasm for

something widely shared by people of common interest that could also be
short-lived. one that is short-lived. It may also be considered a craze or
kinahuhumalingan in Filipino language. It is a collective behavior which is
often sudden too quick to spread but most of the time short-lived.

Fad is an exquisite societal pattern but did not last longer. It spreads
widely and effectively to the demands of every individual. Moreover, it is a
temporary form of fashion, interest, or any crazing activity that people
become enthusiastic. It may include foods, clothing, hairstyles, habits, toys
and hobbies or past times.

Difference of Trends and Fad

Trends and fads should not be mistaken as the same. They may have
similarities but they are exactly different and may sometimes mislead
decision makers. They may play a very important role in an organization or
business but they should be considered separately. Remember that fads are
short-lived while trends get stronger over time.

They are actually existing in their respective phenomena that will last
depending on the performance of the people who follows the trends and
fads. During this scenario a trend will become a fad and this make a
difference between the two.

Trends are: Fads are:

a. Long life span
 a. Short life span

b. A style for longer years b. Emerge and go quickly

c. Rising slow in popularity c. Rising quickly in popularity

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Activity 2

Can you identify trends from fads?

Direction: Tell whether the given items are fad or trend.

1. Wearing a Louis Vuitton designed face mask

2. Teachers planting vegetables during pandemic
3. Online selling of basic shopping products
4. Teenagers wearing big earrings
5. Mayors providing school supplies to public school student

Activity 3

Have you ever wondered what makes up a trend? Why there are trends?
Why did they exist or how did they exist?


Direction: Using your imagination, solve the picture puzzle. Each parts of
the picture have its number code. Then in a separate sheet of paper, write
the number code in each box as your answer.

123 456 789

321 654 987

132 465
798

What More?

Trends will not exist without their elements or characteristics.

A. Idea or Innovation. Ideas may be too many out there but people these
days always look for something new---that is innovation. These may refer,
for example, to old problems adopting new solutions or new problems
having old solution---still an innovation. When people hear something, they

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always look for the idea behind. Reasonable and acceptable ideas may
provide useful knowledge and may bring new ideas when combined with
another lead to excellent innovative ideas.
B. Consistency. When these ideas are introduced, acceptability is
consistently increasing among people. They find it applicable as solution or
answer to their situation. It does not immediately fade but rather develops a
growing interest among people and stay as part of culture for a longer time
possible.
C. Impact. It brings change and develops people and systems. It has a
lasting effect on organizations and business systems and is becoming more
widely acceptable to majority of people expecting to benefit from it. An
example of a trend that develops great impact is the use of the ATM in
banking. Today, it has expanded into online banking.
How to spot a trend? Primarily, to consider it a trend, there should be
the presence of all these elements. But to spot an idea that would develop
into a trend could be difficult especially for business organizations or
marketing agencies trying to introduce something new in the field that will
make a difference in the way they do business. Here are some of the
guidelines.
1. Identify the opportunity. When one sees something new, or an idea
rising, he/she has to consider the opportunities ahead. Questions like
What opportunities can I take with the new idea? or How can this idea
bring a good opportunity for many people? are good points to consider.
Even problems or bad situation create good opportunity to improve and
develop. It could grow into trend.
2. Reflect on your own. What do you have at the moment? Look outside
your business and see what they are doing. They may be using things that
you do not use yet and find them useful. When they adapt the trend,
would you do it the same way they would do things or find your own
means of doing it? Could you be of the same level or would you think
ahead and be a leader of the trend?
3. Be well informed. Follow social media, blogs and website. They may
provide you information on what the hot issues are, the talk of the town,
the latest craze and what makes the people react more. Follow certain
people like politician, educators or celebrities. They can provide
meaningful insights and information on what acceptable ideas are. They
could also give business organizations and marketing strategists new
sense of understanding the changing public perceptions.
4. Explore the social media. Find your friends, relatives, business partners
and even competitors. Find what they follow, what they like and what

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 interests them. Use social media to see what gets viral, the fads, and find
out how you could get in the situation and be part of the trend.
5. Be careful with the information. Not all information give you the truth.
Others are deceiving; some are misleading. Trust a second opinion. It will
help. Consult an expert and find reliable information.
6. Learning Task 3: Analyze the situation and answer the statement that
follows in your notebook.

Activity 4

What makes issue in your school trending?

Direction: Based on your observation, make a comic script on how a trend

in your school becomes a trend. Create your own title and do it in a long
bond paper.
Criteria:

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Category
Points
Layout 15
Illustration 13
Grammar/Mechanics 12
Total 40

Let’s Summarize!

Trend is an emerging phenomenon that last for a long period of time

and transmit existing ventures to the future generations. While Fad Is a very
popular form of interest or fashion that only exist for a short span of time.

There is no magic involved in spotting the emergence of trends. There’s

no magic involved. According to Henrik Vejlgaard, the author of Anatomy of a
Trend: “There is nothing mysterious about it and it never just happens out of
the blue; though it may sometimes appear to be so. That it is a social process
means it’s created by human beings.

A trend becomes a trend through a constant cycle of innovation and

emulation. It’s the way people embrace one another and interact with one
another. People are obsessed with trends because joining a trend means your
part of a group; you are in, you belong.

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Activity 5

Direction: Using a Venn diagram, illustrate the similarities and differences

between trends and fad.

Trend Fad

Activity 6

Direction: Define “trend” and “fad” in your own words. Present their
characteristics in a graphic organizer.

SELF-ASSESSMENT

1. Which part of the activities you find most interesting?

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2. How significant is this topic nowadays? 


____very significant ____slightly significant
____significant ____not significant 


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