A first look... at reality TV shows

1. In preparation for our first topic, read the following articles on reality TV shows and one in particular that might give you a clue about what we are going to do ove rthe next few weeks!

http://www.debate.org/opinions/does-reality-television-do-more-harm-than-good

http://www.debate.org/opinions/does-reality-television-do-more-harm-than-good

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2406992/Educating-Yorkshire-A-school-unruly-pupils-future-recession-hit-town--headmaster-determined-help-succeed-A-new-reality-captures-all.html

2. As you read, pick out new vocabulary and write a definition for them. AT LEAST EIGHT FROM EACH ARTICLE. 
Remember to use lingro at the top of the blog to help you read the articles, especially the third one!

3. If you finish, please use the tabs at the top of the blog (Guardian, BBC etc.) to research some more articles on reality TV shows and people´s opinions of it.

The Man from the South

Before reading:

1. What is your opinion on gambling?

2. Have you ever made a crazy/stupid bet? Or do you know of any stories of anyone (real or fictional) who wagered on a crazy or stupid bet?

3. Why do you think people become addicted to gambling?

Here´s a quizlet list for us to have a look at before we read the story...

https://quizlet.com/212641036/man-from-the-south-key-vocabulary-flash-cards/

Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFLG4r_IuG8&t=9s

Listen to the track and fill in the gaps...

1 In the survey various _______________ were ranked according to how interesting people felt they were. 

2 Apparently, teachers said they enjoyed being able to employ their _______________ . 

3 If there is _______________ , it’s almost impossible to enjoy your work. 

4 The _______________ of bullying in smaller companies is not as high as in bigger ones. 

5 When you work for yourself, it can be difficult to separate the work and leisure _______________ . 

6 Being responsible for one’s own _______________ is likely to make people happy. 

7 In the long run, _______________ can be reduced by financial incentives.

Lamb to the Slaughter - video to watch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1sBQZfDh0I

Crit A: OMAM Role Play

Key dates:

Scripts must be handed in on MONDAY 8TH MAY (Therefore they need to be finished by Friday 28th April)

Performances will be on MONDAY 15TH MAY  (Provided that you are working hard this week. If I think not enough work is being done, it will be moved to MONDAY 8TH MAY)

Your final lesson of preparation will be MONDAY 8TH MAY (depending on work ethic and behaviour)

Marks will be awarded according to the powerpoint (Check your emails)

Quizlet list for Chapter 6 Of Mice and Men

https://quizlet.com/203594952/of-mice-and-men-chapter-6-flash-cards/?new

OMAM: Chapter 5 Summary

Lennie is in the barn stroking his _____ ____.  ____ ____ comes in and begins to _____ to him.  She _____ in him about her _____ marriage and her _____ of becoming __ _____.  She allows Lennie to ____ __ ____ but asks him to ____ when he becomes too _____ ____.  Lennie is _____.  He grabs Curley’s Wife and she _____.  Lennie puts his hand over her _____ and ____ her violently, _____ her neck.  When he realises what he has done he ____ ___ to hide ______ __ where George told him to.

_____ discovers the body and tells _____ first of all.  Soon all the men arrive.  They decide to go after _____ and _____ him.  _____ finds that his _____ is missing and thinks _____ has taken it.  ____ is sent to _____ for the _____ _____. 

The men and George set out to find Lennie.  _____ is left in the barn with Curley’s Wife, he _____ ____ in the ___ and covers his ____ with his arm.