Netflix got many new people to sign up at the end of last year. This happened because Netflix didn't want people to share their passwords anymore. Lots of people chose the cheapest way to watch Netflix, even though it shows ads. Netflix didn't want to have ads before, but they needed to find new ways to make money. They are also trying new things like showing live shows and they made a big deal to show wrestling.
Netflix is doing really well and is the best at streaming shows and movies. They have a new plan with ads, but they don't think it will make them a lot of money this year. Netflix had some very popular shows and movies that many people liked. They also got a lot of awards. Last year, Netflix made a lot of money and their business grew. When they told people how well they did, their stock price went up.
Original news source: Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. Write down key words from the article on separate cards. One student from each team will come up and choose a card. They must act out the word on the card without speaking, and their team must guess what word they are acting out. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– News Summary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a copy of the article. One student will summarize the article for their partner, using their own words. The other student will then summarize it back to the first student. Encourage students to ask questions and clarify any confusing parts.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Write the following question on the board: "Do you think Netflix's new plan with ads is a good idea? Why or why not?" Have students pair up and discuss their opinions on the matter. Then, have each pair share their opinions with the class by raising their hands and stating their stance.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write down key vocabulary words from the article on separate pieces of paper. Divide the class into teams. One student from each team will come up and choose a word. They must then draw a picture representing that word, and their team must guess what word it is. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– Headline Creation
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a blank piece of paper and ask them to create a catchy headline for an article about Netflix. Encourage them to be creative and use their knowledge of the article to come up with an interesting and attention-grabbing headline. Each group will then share their headline with the class.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Because Netflix didn't want people to share their passwords anymore.
They needed to find new ways to make money.
They are showing live shows and wrestling.
Because they have a lot of popular shows and movies that many people like.
It went up.
Yes.
They have many popular shows and movies, but the article didn't say which ones specifically.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Netflix got new people to sign up at the end of last year. This happened because Netflix didn't want people to share their anymore. Lots of people chose the cheapest way to watch Netflix, even though it shows ads. Netflix didn't want to have ads before, but they to find new to make money. They are also trying new things like showing live shows and they made a big deal to show wrestling. Netflix is doing really well and is the best at streaming shows and movies. They a new plan with ads, but they don't think it will make them a lot of this year. Netflix had some very popular shows and movies that many people liked. They also got a lot of awards. Last year, Netflix a lot of money and their business grew. When they told people how well they did, their stock price up.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is Netflix?
2. Do you like watching shows and movies on Netflix? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you had to watch ads on Netflix?
4. Have you ever watched a live show on Netflix? What was it like?
5. What is your favorite show or movie on Netflix? Why do you like it?
6. Do you think Netflix is a good company? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever won an award for something you did? How did it make you feel?
8. How do you think Netflix makes money?
9. Do you think it's fair for Netflix to ask people to stop sharing passwords? Why or why not?
10. Have you ever seen a wrestling match? What was it like?
11. How do you feel when you hear good news? Does it make you happy?
12. What do you think will happen to Netflix in the future? Why?
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