Invisible Box Challenge

Ariel Olivar is a high school cheerleader in Texas. This month, her video went viral and started a new challenge.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• invisible - impossible to see, not visible
• to pull something off - to do something that is difficult and succeed
• to doctor something - to change something especially in order to trick people
• to fail in a spectacular fashion - to not succeed in a very big, impressive way
• to flex - to bend a body part or move a muscle
• core - central part
• lack of athleticism - no or little ability to play sports or do physical activities well

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. Explain in your own words how the challenge works.


2. Did Ariel expect her video to go viral?


3. Some people say Ariel is cheating. What do they think she did?


4. Is the challenge as easy as it looks?


5. What special skills or strengths can help you do the challenge?

Extra fun assignment
Well, what are you waiting for? Go on and do the challenge! Don’t forget to film it.