Magnus Carlsen is a very good chess player. He left a big chess game in New York. He left because he wore jeans, and they said he couldn't. They wanted him to pay money and change his pants. Magnus didn't want to change, so he left.
Magnus was in a hurry and forgot about the jeans rule. He changed his shirt and shoes but forgot his pants. He didn't want to fight about it and just wanted to move on. Magnus joked about going somewhere nice and warm. People still watch what Magnus does because he is famous.
Original news source: World chess number one Magnus Carlsen quits tournament after refusing to change jeans (Sky News)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– CHARADES
Instructions: Students take turns acting out the scenario from the article without speaking. Other students guess what is happening. For example, a student could act out Magnus Carlsen changing clothes or leaving the chess game.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Ask students if they think it is fair to have a dress code for chess tournaments. Students will raise their hands to indicate their opinions (agree, disagree, or unsure). Afterward, discuss the results as a class.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: Students work in pairs to come up with a catchy headline for the article. Encourage them to use simple language and think creatively. Each pair can share their headline with the class.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Choose key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., chess, jeans, famous, rules). One student draws a picture representing a word while the others guess the word. Rotate roles until all words are used.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Ask students to think about what they would do if they were in Magnus's situation. They will first think quietly for a minute, then pair up with a partner to share their thoughts, and finally, a few pairs will share their ideas with the whole class.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Magnus Carlsen is a very good chess player.
Magnus left a big chess game in New York.
Magnus wore jeans.
Magnus left because they said he couldn't wear jeans.
Yes, Magnus changed his shirt and shoes.
Magnus joked about going somewhere nice and warm.
People watch Magnus because he is famous.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Magnus Carlsen is a very good chess player. He left a big chess game in New York. He left because he , and they said he couldn't. They him to pay money and his pants. Magnus didn't want to change, so he left. Magnus was in a hurry and forgot about the jeans rule. He his shirt and shoes but forgot his pants. He didn't want to about it and just wanted to move on. Magnus joked about going somewhere and warm. People still watch what Magnus because he is famous.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is your favorite game to play?
2. Do you like wearing jeans? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you forgot to wear pants?
4. Do you think rules are important? Why?
5. What is a funny thing that happened to you?
6. Do you like to change your clothes? Why?
7. How would you feel if you had to pay money for clothes?
8. Do you think it is okay to leave a game? Why or why not?
9. What is your favorite thing to wear?
10. How would you feel if you were famous?
11. Do you like to joke with your friends? Why?
12. What is a place you would like to go that is warm?
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