Some US states want to stop kids from using smartphones in schools. California and New York are thinking about new rules. The governors of these states want to ban phones in classrooms. Many schools already have rules about phone use. In the 2021-2022 school year, most schools did not allow phones for non-school stuff.
Teachers worry that kids use phones too much and don't talk to each other. Both Republicans and Democrats agree on making new phone rules. Some states, like Florida, already have laws to stop phone use in classrooms. They also block social media on school Wi-Fi. Experts say too much phone use can make kids feel sad and worried.
Original news source: US states want to ban phones in schools. It might be a challenge (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into teams. Give each team a set of vocabulary words related to the article (e.g. smartphones, schools, rules, social media, etc.). One student from each team will act out a word without speaking, and their team members will try to guess the word. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Ask students to form pairs or small groups. Give each group a list of questions related to the article (e.g. Do you think smartphones should be banned in schools? Why or why not?). Each student takes turns asking and answering the questions within their group. Afterward, have a class discussion to share and compare different opinions.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Provide students with a list of vocabulary words from the article. Have them take turns drawing one word at a time on the board or on a piece of paper, while their classmates try to guess the word. Encourage students to use gestures and body language to convey meaning.
– Speed Summarizing
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. One student will have 1-2 minutes to summarize the main points of the article to their partner. Then, they switch roles. Encourage students to use their own words and focus on the most important information. Afterward, have a class discussion to share and compare their summaries.
– Headline Creation
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, ask students to create catchy headlines related to the article. Provide them with key vocabulary words or phrases that they must include in their headlines. Each group presents their headline to the class, explaining why they chose it and how it reflects the main idea of the article.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Some US states are thinking about banning smartphones in schools.
Teachers worry that kids use phones too much and don't talk to each other.
Yes, both Republicans and Democrats agree on making new phone rules.
Florida already has laws to stop phone use in classrooms.
Experts say too much phone use can make kids feel sad and worried.
No, most schools did not allow phones for non-school stuff in the 2021-2022 school year.
Some schools already have rules about phone use.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Some US states want to kids from using in schools. California and New York are thinking about new rules. The governors of these states want to ban phones in classrooms. Many schools already about phone use. In the 2021-2022 school year, most schools did not allow phones for non-school stuff. Teachers worry that kids use phones too much and don't talk to each . Both and Democrats agree on making new phone rules. Some states, like Florida, already have to stop phone use in classrooms. They also block social media on school Wi-Fi. Experts say too much phone use can kids feel sad and worried.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a smartphone?
2. How would you feel if you couldn't use your phone at school?
3. Do you like using your phone a lot? Why or why not?
4. Do you think it's important to talk to other kids at school? Why or why not?
5. What do you think about the new rules to ban phones in classrooms?
6. How do you think kids will feel if they can't use their phones in school?
7. Do you think it's a good idea to have rules about phone use in school? Why or why not?
8. What do you think about the experts saying too much phone use can make kids feel sad and worried?
9. How do you think kids can have fun without using their phones?
10. Do you think it's fair that some schools have already banned phones? Why or why not?
11. What do you like to do at school besides using your phone?
12. How do you think your school would be different if phones were not allowed?
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