Discussion Commonwealth

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4-6

Speaking: discussion

The Commonwealth / Peer pressure

The Commonwealth

Commonwealth countries are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, which was announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday. She was 96 years old.

Her death raises questions as to what the future holds for the Commonwealth, a remnant of the former British Empire and home to 2.4 billion people living in the "world's largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries, spanning five regions," according to the official website. 

Discussion topics

With the death of Queen Elizabeth,  is this the perfect time to re-evaluate the Commonwealth?

Should the King of the United Kingdom still be head of state in some of its former colonies?

What are possible advantages and disadvantages of disassembling the Commonwealth?

Reflection

Fill in the reflection form, hand in on my desk.

Peer pressure

Task A / Student A

Is it better to conform or to be different from your peers?

• fashion
• relationships
• hobbies

Follow-up:

Question for student B: Generally speaking, do you feel pressured to conform?

Peer pressure

Task B / student B

How much are people's ideas affected by what they see on TV?

• famous comedians
• documentaries
• politicians and celebrities

Follow-up:

Question for student A: Which type of media influences you most and why?

Homework

Dinsdag: m. Wasp exercises 36/37

Woensdag: m. Exam texts E1 t/m E7 in de bundel