United States III

After watching a film about teenagers in New York you are going to reflect upon the similarities
and differences between your own lives and those of the teenagers in the film.

When you talk in groups, use these words and expressions https://quizlet.com/239404359/discussion-words-flash-cards/ to get ideas on how to get your discussion even further.

THINK - PAIR - SHARE

1. THINK

Make a Venn diagram with two interlocking circles (I will show you how).

Which of the teenagers in the film do you feel that you have the most in common with? Write his or her name above the circle on the right. Now write down keywords on the paper. What similarities are there in your lives? What differences are there?

2. PAIR - with one or two deskmates

Use your notes as a basis for this conversation.

a. Tell your friend which of the teenagers you picked and why. Describe your similarities and differences. Ask your friend to do the same.
b. Does life in New York appeal to you? Would you like to live there? Why/why not? Give examples and ask each other follow up questions.
c. There are vast differences between the lives of the four teenagers in the film. Are the differences between teenagers in your town just as big? Why/why not? Give examples and ask each other follow up questions.

3. SHARE - in class
Together we discuss pros and cons (good things and bad things) about living in New York and living in your town.


(Lesson plan by Mia Smith)