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WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS MEANS?

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WHAT ARE THE RULES IN THE GAME OF LIFE?

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DO YOU THINK SOME PEOPLE HAVE AN ADVANTAGE IN THIS GAME AND IF SO WHY?

LIFE IS A GAME

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LIFE IS A GAME

Star Week Wednesday C1

Lesson One

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Learning Objectives:

    • Understand and discuss the metaphor of life as a game and its implications
    • Expand vocabulary related to competition strategy and decision making
    • Develop argumentation skills in expressing opinions on life philosophies

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Idioms related to games:

    • ‘life is a game’
    • ‘play your cards right’
    • ‘the ball is in your court’

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Do you know these expressions?

What do you think they mean?

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Can you find some more? Now put them in sentences.

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FIND THE DEFINITION OF THESE WORDS:

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STRATEGY COMPETITION RISK OPPORTUNITY PERSEVERANCE TEAM PLAYER OBSTACLES

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HOW COULD YOU APPLY THESE WORDS TO DIFFERENT LIFE SITUATIONS?

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EXAMPLE: DESPITE BEING DISABLED, SHE OVERCAME HER OBSTACLES AND WON THE RACE!

VOCABULARY BUILDING:

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READ THIS TEXT-

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YOU WILL DISCUSS IT IN THE NEXT LESSON.

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Vocabulary

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Pronunciation

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Grammar

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Any other questions?

FEEDBACK

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LIFE IS A GAME

Lesson Two

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Read this article again and check understanding of any new vocabulary.

Discuss.

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Answer the following questions:

    • What is the main idea of the text?
    • How does the author describe the rules of life?
    • Do they agree or disagree that life is a game? Why or why not?

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Pro: Life is a game and should be approached strategically

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Con: Life is not a game, it’s too complex and unique

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You have 5 minutes to prepare your arguments (remember to use new vocabulary)

DEBATE - 2 TEAMS

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DISCUSS -

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    • A TIME WHEN YOU FELT LIKE YOU ‘PLAYED’ LIFE WELL

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    • A TIME WHEN YOU FACED AN ‘UNFAIR’ GAME MOMENT

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FEEDBACK

Vocabulary

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Pronunciation

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Grammar

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Any other questions?

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LIFE IS A GAME

Lesson Three

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Reflective Article -

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Write a short newspaper article (150-200 words) on

‘Do you think life is a fair game for everyone?’

Why or why not...

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Don’t forget to use all new vocabulary and arguments discussed in the debate

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Esports - What is this?

Should Esports become Olympic sports?

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Discuss the pros and cons....

Watch this video and discuss ....

‘Can gaming make a better world?’

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IN PAIRS, PREPARE A TED TALK ON THE BENEFITS OF GAMING... SHARE WITH THE CLASS.

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FEEDBACK

Vocabulary

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Pronunciation

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Grammar

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Any other questions?

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