Tamagotchi is a toy from the 1990s that is popular again. Many people are buying it now, more than before. There is a new store in London where you can buy Tamagotchi. The toy has new features like playing with friends online. Kids and adults both like playing with it.

Other toys like Bitzee and Punirunes are also popular. But many people love Tamagotchi because it reminds them of when they were young. Playing with Tamagotchi makes people happy and helps them relax. It feels like having a little pet in your pocket. Tamagotchi is fun for everyone, young and old.

Original news source: A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into teams. Write down vocabulary words related to the article on separate pieces of paper. One student from a team picks a word and has to draw it while the other team members guess the word. The team that guesses the most words correctly wins.

– Charades
Instructions: Write down actions related to the article on pieces of paper (e.g., playing with a toy, buying something). One student comes to the front of the class, picks a paper, and acts out the action without speaking while the rest of the class guesses. This activity helps students practice vocabulary and verbs.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Prepare questions related to the article (e.g., Do you like playing with toys? What is your favorite toy?). Have students walk around the class and ask their classmates the questions. After gathering the answers, students can present their findings to the class using phrases like “Many people in the class like playing with toys.”

– Keyword Hangman
Instructions: Write down keywords from the article on the board but leave out some letters and replace them with blanks (e.g., T_m_g_tch_). Students take turns guessing letters to complete the words. This activity helps reinforce vocabulary and spelling.

– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Ask students to think about a toy they enjoy playing with. Then, pair them up to discuss why they like that toy. Finally, have pairs share their thoughts with the class. This activity encourages students to practice speaking and sharing their opinions in English.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What is Tamagotchi?
2. Why are many people buying Tamagotchi now?
3. What are some new features of the Tamagotchi toy?
4. Why do people love Tamagotchi?
5. How does playing with Tamagotchi make people feel?
6. What are some other popular toys mentioned in the article?
7. Who likes playing with Tamagotchi, kids, adults, or both?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Tamagotchi is a toy from the 1990s that is popular again. (1)______ people are buying it now, more than before. There is a new (2)______ in London where you can buy Tamagotchi. The toy has new features like playing with friends online. Kids and adults both like playing with it.

(3)______ (4)______ like (5)______ and Punirunes are also popular. But many people love Tamagotchi because it reminds them of when they were (6)______. Playing with Tamagotchi makes people happy and helps them relax. It feels like (7)______ a little pet in your pocket. (8)______ is fun for everyone, young and old.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is Tamagotchi?
2. Do you like playing with toys?
3. How would you feel if you had a little pet in your pocket?
4. Do you think playing with toys can make you happy?
5. Why do you think people like Tamagotchi?
6. Have you ever played with a toy that reminds you of when you were younger?
7. What do you think is fun about playing with Tamagotchi?
8. Why do you think people like to relax when they play with toys?
9. How do you feel when you play with friends online?
10. Do you like playing with friends?
11. What other toys do you like to play with?
12. Why do you think some toys become popular again after many years?

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📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. popular
2. features
3. online
4. adults
5. reminds
6. relax
7. pocket
8. everyone
9. toy
10. store

Meanings:
(A) Liked by many people
(B) A place where you can buy things
(C) Special things that something has
(D) All people
(E) Using the internet
(F) Grown-up people
(G) Something you play with
(H) A small place in your clothes to keep things
(I) To feel calm and not worried
(J) Makes you think of something from before
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the popular toy from the 1990s that is making a comeback?
(a) Rubik’s Cube
(b) Barbie
(c) Lego
(d) Tamagotchi

2. Where is the new store where you can buy Tamagotchi located?
(a) New York
(b) Paris
(c) London
(d) Tokyo

3. What is one new feature of the updated Tamagotchi toy?
(a) Flying in the sky
(b) Playing with friends online
(c) Swimming in the ocean
(d) Climbing mountains

4. Why do many people love Tamagotchi?
(a) It is very expensive
(b) It is made of gold
(c) It is only for adults
(d) It reminds them of when they were young

5. How does playing with Tamagotchi make people feel?
(a) Happy and relaxed
(b) Sad and angry
(c) Tired and stressed
(d) Bored and frustrated

6. What does it feel like to have Tamagotchi with you?
(a) Having a big elephant in your room
(b) Having a little pet in your pocket
(c) Having a rainbow in your hand
(d) Having a spaceship in your bag

7. Who likes playing with Tamagotchi?
(a) Only kids
(b) Only adults
(c) Kids and adults
(d) Only pets

8. What other toys are mentioned in the article?
(a) Bitzee and Punirunes
(b) Cars and trucks
(c) Books and puzzles
(d) Paints and brushes

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Only kids like playing with Tamagotchi.
2. Tamagotchi has new things you can do, like playing with friends online.
3. Other toys like Bitzee and Punirunes are also liked by people.
4. Playing with Tamagotchi makes people feel happy and relaxed.
5. Many people are buying Tamagotchi more now than before.
6. People dislike Tamagotchi because it reminds them of when they were little.
7. Tamagotchi is a toy that people disliked in the past and now they dislike it again.
8. There is an old store in London where you can buy Tamagotchi.
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1. What toy from the 1990s is popular again?
2. Where can you buy Tamagotchi in London?
3. Why do many people love Tamagotchi?
4. Who likes playing with Tamagotchi?
5. What does playing with Tamagotchi feel like?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What is Tamagotchi?
Tamagotchi is a toy that you can play with like having a little pet in your pocket.

2. Why are many people buying Tamagotchi now?
Many people are buying Tamagotchi now because it is popular again and has new features like playing with friends online.

3. What are some new features of the Tamagotchi toy?
Some new features of the Tamagotchi toy are playing with friends online and other fun activities.

4. Why do people love Tamagotchi?
People love Tamagotchi because it reminds them of when they were young and playing with it makes them happy and relaxed.

5. How does playing with Tamagotchi make people feel?
Playing with Tamagotchi makes people feel happy and relaxed, like they have a little pet to take care of.

6. What are some other popular toys mentioned in the article?
Some other popular toys mentioned in the article are Bitzee and Punirunes.

7. Who likes playing with Tamagotchi, kids, adults, or both?
Both kids and adults like playing with Tamagotchi because it is fun for everyone, young and old.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Many
(2) store
(3) Other
(4) toys
(5) Bitzee
(6) young
(7) having
(8) Tamagotchi
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. popular
Answer: (A) Liked by many people

2. features
Answer: (C) Special things that something has

3. online
Answer: (E) Using the internet

4. adults
Answer: (F) Grown-up people

5. reminds
Answer: (J) Makes you think of something from before

6. relax
Answer: (I) To feel calm and not worried

7. pocket
Answer: (H) A small place in your clothes to keep things

8. everyone
Answer: (D) All people

9. toy
Answer: (G) Something you play with

10. store
Answer: (B) A place where you can buy things
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the popular toy from the 1990s that is making a comeback?
Answer: (d) Tamagotchi

2. Where is the new store where you can buy Tamagotchi located?
Answer: (c) London

3. What is one new feature of the updated Tamagotchi toy?
Answer: (b) Playing with friends online

4. Why do many people love Tamagotchi?
Answer: (d) It reminds them of when they were young

5. How does playing with Tamagotchi make people feel?
Answer: (a) Happy and relaxed

6. What does it feel like to have Tamagotchi with you?
Answer: (b) Having a little pet in your pocket

7. Who likes playing with Tamagotchi?
Answer: (c) Kids and adults

8. What other toys are mentioned in the article?
Answer: (a) Bitzee and Punirunes
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Only kids like playing with Tamagotchi. (Answer: False)
2. Tamagotchi has new things you can do, like playing with friends online. (Answer: True)
3. Other toys like Bitzee and Punirunes are also liked by people. (Answer: True)
4. Playing with Tamagotchi makes people feel happy and relaxed. (Answer: True)
5. Many people are buying Tamagotchi more now than before. (Answer: True)
6. People dislike Tamagotchi because it reminds them of when they were little. (Answer: False)
7. Tamagotchi is a toy that people disliked in the past and now they dislike it again. (Answer: False)
8. There is an old store in London where you can buy Tamagotchi. (Answer: False)
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