Pros and Cons

Students will discuss the current dress code at their school. They will hear from five students (characters in the lesson) all with different opinions about school dress codes/uniforms. Afterwards, they will discuss the pros and cons of having a school dress code.

Students will discuss what they like/dislike about learning English. They will discuss whether they learn English for fun, or if they feel like they are forced to learn it. Students will hear from three adults (characters in the lesson) and their thoughts about English. Finally, students will discuss the pros and cons of learning English.

Students will look at four scenarios and analyze each scenario. Some of these scenarios are already happening, while some could happen in the near future. Students will then discuss whether living with robots will be an easy transition or not.

Students will learn some useful words related to how we use our phones. Students will hear from five students (characters in the lesson) and how they use their phones. Afterwards, students will discuss their thoughts about how the characters use their cell phones.

Students will talk about their overall thoughts about being a student. They will hear from several students and one robot (characters in the lesson) as they share the pros and cons of being a student. At the end, students will discuss the pros and cons of being a student.

More than 1.2 billion students have been affected by Covid, many of them having to transition to taking classes online. Students will hear from three characters as they share their thoughts of the pros and cons of taking classes online. Students will be able to relate to many of the things that the characters mention. Finally, students will discuss the pros and cons of online learning.

Students will read a dialogue between a CEO and a normal employee. They will analyze the dialogue and understand both sides of the coin in regards to increasing the minimum wage. At the end, students will decide who they agree with and why.

Students will learn about Mr. Emerald, a CEO of a company.  He will discuss the pros and cons of running his own business.  Students will also be expected to share their thoughts about what it would be like to be a CEO of a company.

Students will talk about teachers that they like and dislike.  They will hear from several teenagers as they share their thoughts about whether students should be able to grade teachers or not.  Students will also look at a replica of the well known website Rate My Teachers.

Teachers have had to become super teachers maneuvering through the pandemic.  Most of us know that teachers already have so much on their plates.  How has online learning affected how teachers teach?  Students will hear from three teachers (characters in the lesson) as they share their thoughts about teaching online. 

A lot of our favorite malls growing up are now closing down in large part due to the ease and convenience of online shopping.  Students will hear from different people (characters in the lesson) as they talk about what they like and dislike about shopping online.

Students will learn about GPS trackers for kids.  They will hear from several teenagers and adults and learn about how they feel about either using GPS trackers or allowing their parents to track their location at all times.  Is it completely safe?  Does it cause trust issues within the family?  Students will share their thoughts about this at the end.

Students will learn about something that can very much happen when they become adults (and is in fact beginning to happen with truck drivers). Students will hear from several adults (characters in the lesson) as they share their thoughts about the pros and cons of driverless cars. Students will then share their thoughts as well.

Electric cars are supposed to be the future. Students will hear from several adults (characters in the lesson) as they share their thoughts on the pros and cons of electric cars. Students will also do the same towards the end of class.

Students will learn about the common ways that children receive pocket money. They will share their thoughts about the pros and cons of each method. Students will also be able to share their thoughts about whether they receive pocket money.

Students will learn the meaning of this word.  They will also learn a few other words necessary to complete this lesson.  Students will look at two examples of procrastination, analyze the situation, and talk about it in detail.  Afterwards, students will discuss the pros and cons of this.

Students will learn about what it means to overthink.  They will look at two examples of situations in which two characters overthink.  Students will analyze the situation and discuss whether they’ve ever experienced something similar.  At the end, students will discuss the pros and cons of overthinking.

Students will learn about the different types of stress and ways to cope with it. Students will analyze four scenarios that can cause stress: social bullying, exams, first crush, and getting laid off. Students will analyze each scenario and discuss the pros and cons of stress at the end of class.

We all assume that being smart can only bring positive experiences to your life, right? Popularity. Recognition. Advancements. Students will look at the pros and cons of being smart. Perhaps there are some cons that students may not be aware of. Students will hear from three students (characters in the lesson) as they share their thoughts.

Students will learn about fishing. They will hear from several characters in the lesson as they share their thoughts about fishing. At the end of the lesson, students will discuss the pros and cons of fishing in detail.

Students will discuss what they know about the Olympics. They will hear from people from three different countries as they discuss the pros and cons of hosting the Olympics. At the end of the lesson, students will share their thoughts in detail.

Students will talk about paper bags and how they use them. Students will hear from several adults (characters in the lesson) as they talk about the pros and cons of paper bags. At the end of the lesson, students will share their thoughts in detail.

Students will learn about recess at school and what it means to have recess. They will hear from several teachers (characters in the lesson) as they share their thoughts about recess. Students will discuss how they feel about each teacher’s opinion. At the end, students will share their thoughts.

Students will discuss how they feel about working by themselves versus working in groups. Students will hear from several students (characters in the lesson) and talk about what they think in detail. At the end, students will discuss the pros and cons of working in groups.