Unit 2 - Lesson 3 |
Thursday, October 9th
Today's Goal: To engage with the themes of Goon Squad Chapter 2 through related readings and speaking activities
Agenda:
1. Predict and discuss current events by looking at today’s NYT headlines.
2. Finish previewing Chapter 3 of Goon Squad
3. Practice reading authentic materials related to the themes of the class by reading an article from the New Yorker
4. Practice persuasive speaking by debating the merits of Apple and U2’s deal to distribute the new U2 album for free with the new iPhone operating system
Today's Goal: To engage with the themes of Goon Squad Chapter 2 through related readings and speaking activities
Agenda:
1. Predict and discuss current events by looking at today’s NYT headlines.
2. Finish previewing Chapter 3 of Goon Squad
3. Practice reading authentic materials related to the themes of the class by reading an article from the New Yorker
4. Practice persuasive speaking by debating the merits of Apple and U2’s deal to distribute the new U2 album for free with the new iPhone operating system
Activity #1 - Headline Chats
Instructions: 1. In pairs, look at today's front page headlines from The New York Times. 2. Discuss the following questions together:
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Activity #2 - Building Reading Comprehension Skills
1. What different strategies do you use to read long articles for general comprehension?
1. What different strategies do you use to read long articles for general comprehension?
2. Read the New Yorker Article about GoPro
3. Follow steps for general comprehension reading strategy
4. When finished, answer comprehension questions
5. Share answers with partner/class
3. Follow steps for general comprehension reading strategy
4. When finished, answer comprehension questions
5. Share answers with partner/class
Activity 3 - U2 Debate
1. Discuss: "All press is good press" - do you agree? (5 min)
2. View the following brief video of Bono and U2 discussing why they released their new album on iTunes
3. Read the article about U2 and their release on iTunes. What do you think about it? (10 min)
4. With your group, discuss your articles (10 minutes)
5. Prepare your side of the debate:
a. YES, all press is good press, and, despite the complaints of some, overall this free release was a good move for U2.
b. NO, this was a PR disaster and U2's reputation has been damaged
6. Pair up with a friend from the opposite team and discuss!
7. If you would like to read the other articles on this topic, here they are:
4. With your group, discuss your articles (10 minutes)
5. Prepare your side of the debate:
a. YES, all press is good press, and, despite the complaints of some, overall this free release was a good move for U2.
b. NO, this was a PR disaster and U2's reputation has been damaged
6. Pair up with a friend from the opposite team and discuss!
7. If you would like to read the other articles on this topic, here they are: