But some people are happy because they can buy these pictures for less money now. One person bought a very special picture for less money and thought it was a good deal. Some people think that these pictures might become popular again because there are new kinds and ways to buy them. But some smart people say that these pictures might not be about making a lot of money anymore. They hope that people will find new and fun ways to use these pictures.
Original news source: Whatever happened to NFTs? (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. On slips of paper, write down key vocabulary from the article such as "NFTs," "buy," "worth," "company," "sell," "deal," "popular," and "money." Students take turns drawing the word on the board without speaking or writing letters or numbers, while their team guesses the vocabulary. Set a timer for each turn (1 minute works well). The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– News Reporter Role-play
Instructions: Students pair up and take turns being a news reporter and a witness. The "reporter" asks questions about the article, such as "What is happening to the prices of NFTs?", "Why are some people unhappy about NFTs?", and "What do some people hope for the future of NFTs?" The "witness" answers in their own words, using information from the article.
– Sketch It
Instructions: Give each student a piece of paper and ask them to draw a simple comic strip based on the article. They should have at least three panels: one showing NFTs being expensive, one showing them being less expensive, and one showing people's different reactions (sadness or happiness). This will help them understand the sequence of events and the contrast in perspectives.
– Opinion Spectrum
Instructions: Mark one side of the room as "Agree" and the other as "Disagree." Read statements related to the article, like "People should only buy NFTs to make money," or "NFTs will become popular again." Students move to a spot in the room that represents their opinion. Then, select a few students to explain why they chose their position.
– Keyword Hangman
Instructions: Play a game of hangman using key terms from the article. Start by drawing dashes for each letter of the word on the board. Students guess letters in turns. If a student guesses a letter that is in the word, write it in the correct space. If the letter is not in the word, add a body part to the hangman drawing. Continue until the word is guessed or the hangman is fully drawn. This helps to reinforce vocabulary from the article in a fun and interactive way.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
They are called NFTs.
They are worth less money now.
Fewer people are buying them now.
The company doesn't have as much money now.
They are sad because they can't sell them for as much money.
They are happy because they can buy the pictures for less money now.
They hope people will find new and fun ways to use the pictures.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Some pictures on the that people can buy, called NFTs, are not worth as much money now. A lot fewer people are buying them than before. A company that makes a kind of these pictures had to let some people go because they don't have as much money now. People who these pictures when they cost a lot are sad because they can't them for as much money. But some people are happy because they can buy these for less money now. One bought a very special picture for less money and thought it was a good deal. Some people think that these pictures might become popular again because there are new kinds and to buy them. But some people say that these pictures might not be about making a lot of money anymore. They hope that people will find new and fun ways to use these pictures.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a picture?
2. Do you like to draw or color pictures? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if a picture you made was sold for money?
4. Have you ever bought something that became less valuable? How did it make you feel?
5. Do you think it is good to buy things that are cheaper now? Why?
6. What is something special that you bought for a good price?
7. How do you feel when you get a good deal on something?
8. Do you think pictures can be important even if they don't cost a lot of money? Why or why not?
9. What do you like to do with pictures? Do you hang them up, give them to friends, or keep them in a book?
10. Do you think it is better to buy things that are fun or things that can make you money? Why?
11. Have you ever felt sad because something you have is not worth much money anymore?
12. Do you think it's okay to let people go from their job if a company doesn't have much money? Why or why not?
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