To stream or
not to stream?
What's up?
I'm...
I'm from...
I watch ...
TV online.
a lot of
some
a little
I go ... to
the cinema.
never
sometimes
often
I'm so bored. What do you want to do today?
The next episode of our favourite series has just been released. Let's watch that!
NETFLIX
Game of Bones - season 1
Episode one -
The king
Episode two -
A feast of bones
Episode three -
The knight
Episode four -
Dog's honour
a
series
an
episode
streaming service
Game of bones - a parody of game of thrones with talking dogs x
Next Episode >
Next Episode >
Next Episode >
binge
watch
stream
(a series)
stream (a series/
film)
an episode
binge watch
a series
streaming service
a connected set
of TV episodes
watch many episodes
in one go
a single part
of a series
watch TV
online
a platform for watching shows online, such as Netflix
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What TV series are you streaming now?
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Have you ever binge watched a series in one night? Which series was it?
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classmates
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Which devices do you like to stream TV and
films on? Why?
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Which streaming services are popular in your country?
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classmates
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What is your favourite episode of a series? Why do you like it?
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Wow! That
was so great! I love streaming
series and films online.
I do too. But I do miss going to the cinema to watch a movie.
Because it wasn't making enough money.
Our local cinema closed down.
That's a
shame! Why
did it close down?
Hmm ...
perhaps, streaming services aren't always a good thing?
Bingewatching video
Crop this video at 1:18
Watch this short clip. In what ways are streaming services harming the cinema?
Can you come up with some ways that streaming services are bad or good for cinemas?
Films are shown in the cinema for shorter time.
Films are only released in small number of cinemas.
I believe
streaming services
are bad for cinemas because they put new films online so
quickly. This means cinemas make less money.
"I agree with you.
In addition, ..."
|
"That might be true. However, ..." |
"I have a different opinion. I think
that ..."
I think streaming services are good for the cinema, because they allow small, low-budget films to stream to a bigger audience.
"I'm afraid I don't agree with you, because ..."
"You're right to a certain extent,
but ..."
"That's true actually, and I also think ..."
I like streaming services. There is so much more variety than going to watch
a film at the
cinema.
"I'm not so sure about that.
In fact ..."
"You're right up
to a point, but ..."
"I agree with you.
In addition, ..."
I dislike streaming services. When I go to my local cinema now, there is never anyone there! It's often
empty.
"I'm afraid I don't agree with you, because ..."
|
"That might be true. However ..." |
"I think so, too. What's more ..."
Quiz time!
On average, how many hours do people spend on streaming services every day?
1 hour
a day
3 hours
a day
4 hours
a day
Source: https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/internet/streaming-stats/
Quiz time!
Which streaming service is the most popular across the globe?
Disney +
Apple
TV
Netflix
Source: https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/internet/streaming-stats/
Quiz time!
The more streaming services you use ...
the less
you go to
the cinema
the less money streaming services
make
the more
you go to
the cinema
Source: https://www.cinemauk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Understanding-UK-Cinema-audiences-v.pdf
Goodbye!
What types of
films do you
enjoy most?
Do you prefer streaming films online or going to the cinema?
How much does a cinema ticket cost in your country?
A streaming service has asked you to make one episode of their new fantasy series.
Settings:
Characters:
Story:
fire realm
dungeon
underground city
a cowardly knight
a bard
ancient city
warrior princess
a ferocious dragon
This series is not my cup of tea. It's a horror series set in a small town, but I found it boring. The characters should be cool but they're really not.
Vampire Diaries
Shadow and Bone
Heartbreak High
Sweet Tooth
a
b
c
d
Vampire Diaries
Shadow and Bone
Heartbreak High
Sweet Tooth
"This series is alright. It's a comedy set in a high school. The characters are funny, and the students' friendships
are easy to watch.
a
b
c
d
Vampire Diaries
Shadow and Bone
Heartbreak High
Sweet Tooth
"This series is awesome! It's a fantasy show set in an old world full of magic. The characters are cool, and the story is exciting. I binge-watched the whole series!"
a
b
c
d
Lesson Content
Prerequisites: present perfect, present continuous, comparative adjectives
Main vocabulary: episode, a series, stream (a series), binge watch, streaming service
Functional Language: Introducing an opposing or supporting idea (e.g. however, but, in addition, also)
Speaking: Talking about streaming habits.
Discussing some of the ways streaming services might benefit or harm cinemas.
CUT SLIDES
QUEST SLIDE - guess the TV show
STRANGER THINGS -
hints throughout -
telekinesis
monsters
1980s
Clue 2:
The series has a lot of monsters.
Can you guess
this popular
TV series?
NOTFLIX
QUEST SLIDE - guess the TV show
STRANGER THINGS -
hints throughout -
telekinesis
monsters
1980s
Clue 3:
The character can move things with her mind.
Can you guess
this popular
TV series?
QUEST SLIDE - guess the TV show
STRANGER THINGS -
hints throughout -
telekinesis
monsters
1980s
Clue 3:
The character can move things with her mind.
Can you guess
this popular
TV series?
Clue 1:
It's set in
the 1980s
Clue 2:
The series has a lot of monsters.
QUEST SLIDE - guess the TV show
STRANGER THINGS -
hints throughout -
telekinesis
monsters
1980s
It's Stranger
Things
Congratulations!
Game of Bones is
a big hit! Everyone is binge watching the series.
Which types of series and films do you often watch and why?
horror
sci-fi
fantasy
comedy
action
drama
search by genre:
Visual design reference:
Quiz time!
What do most cinemas make
more money from?
Selling
food &
drink
Selling tickets to films
Advertising
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/08/movie-theaters-upscale-food-empty-seats.html
WKA Teens - To stream or not to stream
By Kate Pearce
