A rock band called Kiss used special computer magic to make copies of themselves that can fly and sing. These copies look like the real band but are much bigger and can do cool things like breathe fire. They showed these copies at their last big show in New York. The band members say that even when they stop playing music, these copies can keep playing for them. This means Kiss can keep doing shows even when the real band is not there.
The copies of the band were made by dressing up in special suits and recording how they move and sing. No one knows yet what Kiss will do with these copies. They might use them for a show, a story with music, or a big adventure. Kiss is famous for wearing fun makeup and putting on big shows. They have said goodbye before, but now they have these copies, so they might do new things. Another band called Abba used the same computer magic for their show, and it makes a lot of money. Abba's copies look just like them when they were younger. This magic lets both bands keep singing for their fans even when they are not on stage.
Original news source: Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology (BBC)
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– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a list of vocabulary words from the article. One person from each group will act out the word without speaking, while the rest of the group guesses what the word is. The group that guesses the most words correctly wins.
– Word Association
Instructions: Write the word "Kiss" on the board. Have the students take turns saying a word that they associate with "Kiss" and explain why. Encourage them to use vocabulary from the article. Continue until all students have had a turn or until the associations stop.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a vocabulary word from the article. One student will draw a picture to represent the word while the other student tries to guess what the word is. The pair that guesses the most words correctly wins.
– Keyword Hangman
Instructions: Choose a keyword from the article and write a series of underscores on the board to represent each letter in the word. Have the students take turns guessing letters. If a guessed letter is correct, write it in the corresponding space. If it is incorrect, draw a part of the hangman. The students must guess the keyword before the hangman is completed.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have the students think about what they would do if they had the ability to make copies of themselves like the band Kiss. Then, pair them up and have them share their thoughts with their partner. Afterward, ask a few pairs to share their ideas with the whole class.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Kiss used special computer magic to make copies of themselves.
The copies of Kiss can fly and sing, and they can breathe fire.
Kiss showed their copies at their last big show in New York.
The copies of Kiss can keep playing music even when the real band stops.
Kiss made the copies of themselves by dressing up in special suits and recording how they move and sing.
Kiss might use these copies for a show, a story with music, or a big adventure.
Another band called Abba used the same computer magic for their show.
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A rock band called Kiss used special computer magic to copies of themselves that can fly and sing. These copies look like the real band but are much bigger and can do cool things like breathe fire. They showed these copies at their big show in New York. The band say that even when they stop playing , these copies can keep playing for them. This means Kiss can keep doing shows even when the real band is not there. The copies of the band were made by dressing up in special suits and recording how they move and sing. No one knows yet what Kiss will do with these copies. They might use them for a show, a story with music, or a big adventure. Kiss is famous for wearing fun and putting on big . They have said goodbye before, but now they have these copies, so they might do new things. Another band called Abba used the computer magic for their show, and it makes a lot of . Abba's copies look just like them when they were younger. This magic lets both bands keep singing for their fans even when they are not on stage.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a rock band?
2. How would you feel if you could make a copy of yourself that could fly and sing?
3. Do you like the band Kiss? Why or why not?
4. What do you think the band will do with their copies?
5. How do you think the band members recorded themselves to make the copies?
6. Do you think it's cool that the copies can keep playing even when the real band is not there? Why or why not?
7. What do you think Kiss might do with their copies for a show?
8. Do you know any other bands that use computer magic like Kiss and Abba? Which ones?
9. How do you think the band Abba's copies look like?
10. Do you think it's a good idea for bands to use computer magic to keep singing for their fans? Why or why not?
11. What do you think it means when the article says Kiss is famous for wearing fun makeup and putting on big shows?
12. Have you ever seen a band perform live? How was it?
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