The pros and cons about the simpsons Learning Activities

Rodolfo Chiari High School Author: Sandy Gisell Ayala sandyayala@educapanama.edu.pa Level: XI Level Letters Subject: English

Objective: The student evaluates the positive and negative influence of a famous TV program in the teenage family life, education and culture. The student organizes and presents a debate in groups. The student creates presentation in Power Point.

Learning Strategies

QUESTIONS??? How can a family cartoon influence in the teenager family life, education and culture? Playing a role in a debate, how would you support your cons or pros ideas?

Learning Result The student presents a debate, playing some roles, to evaluate the positive and negative influence of a famous TV program and shows the supporting ideas in PowerPoint.

Homeworks and Activities ACTIVITY No.1: What are the positive and negative elements of the TV show: The Simpsons? Watch the video. Search in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UvqhEtPQRo&feature=related Fill in a chart the negative and positive elements of the show already seen.

Activity No.2 2.How can you prepare a Debate? Read here

Activity No.3 Get in groups of seven students. Assume a role to defend your position. Prepare your debate taking into account the guidelines provided. Prepare a Presentation in PowerPoint to illustrate to the audience how you could support your ideas. Present your debate in front of all the students of XI level letters.

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THANKS FOR DOING THE DEBATE.... I’M GOING TO CHANGE MY ATTITUDE.