The actors were given rules about their Halloween costumes because of the strike. Sag-Aftra told them not to dress up as characters from big TV shows and movies. They were told to dress up as things like ghosts, zombies, and spiders, or characters from shows that are not part of the strike. The strike has been going on for almost 100 days because the actors and the studios can't agree on things like more money and a part of the money made from online shows.
The strike is not ending soon because the actors and the studios can't agree. The talks stopped last week because the studios said they were not going well. Some famous actors, like George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds, and Scarlett Johansson, suggested that actors who make more money should pay more to the group. But, the group said this idea is not part of the current talks and is not allowed by the law. The strike will keep going for "as long as it takes," according to Sag-Aftra.
Original news source: Striking actors given strict Halloween costume rules (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– News Summary
Instructions: Have students read the article and then summarize the main points in their own words. Encourage them to use complete sentences and practice their speaking skills.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Choose 10-15 vocabulary words from the article and write them on the board. Divide the students into pairs or small groups. One student from each group will come to the front and select a word. They must then draw a picture to represent the word while their group tries to guess what it is. This activity helps reinforce vocabulary and encourages communication.
– Headline Creation
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, have students create catchy headlines for the article. The headlines should summarize the main idea in a concise and attention-grabbing way. After they come up with their headlines, they can share them with the class and discuss why they chose certain words or phrases.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Have students take a few minutes to think about and write down their opinions on the strike and the actors' Halloween costume rules. Then, they will pair up with their partner and discuss their thoughts. Afterward, open up a class discussion where students can share their ideas and opinions.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Have students work in pairs or small groups. Ask them to discuss and make predictions about what will happen next in the strike. Will the actors get what they want? Will the strike end soon? Encourage students to use their imagination and support their predictions with reasons. Then, each group can share their predictions with the class and compare their ideas.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Because of a strike.
They were told not to dress up as characters from big TV shows and movies.
They were told they could dress up as things like ghosts, zombies, and spiders, or characters from shows that are not part of the strike.
Almost 100 days.
Because the actors and the studios can't agree on things like more money and a part of the money made from online shows.
They suggested that actors who make more money should pay more to the group.
"For as long as it takes."
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Actors in Hollywood have been told what they can and can't wear for Halloween because of a . The actors' group, Sag-Aftra, told them not to dress up as characters from big TV and movies. This is because it would help the studios they are fighting with. They were told to dress up as things like , zombies, and spiders, or characters from shows that are not part of the strike. The strike has been going on for almost 100 days because the actors want more money and a part of the money made from online shows. The actors were rules about their Halloween costumes because of the strike. Sag-Aftra told them not to up as characters from big TV shows and movies. They were told to dress up as like ghosts, , and spiders, or from shows that are not part of the strike. The strike has been going on for almost 100 days because the actors and the studios can't agree on things like more and a part of the money made from online shows. The strike is not ending soon because the actors and the studios can't agree. The talks stopped last week because the said they were not going well. Some famous actors, like George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds, and Scarlett Johansson, suggested that actors who make more money should pay more to the . But, the group said this idea is not part of the current talks and is not by the law. The strike will keep going for "as long as it takes," according to Sag-Aftra.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is Halloween?
2. How would you feel if you were told what you could and couldn't wear for Halloween?
3. Do you like dressing up as characters from TV shows and movies for Halloween? Why or why not?
4. What are some other things you could dress up as for Halloween?
5. What is a strike?
6. How would you feel if you were part of a strike and couldn't work for a long time?
7. Do you think actors should get more money? Why or why not?
8. What are online shows? Do you watch any online shows?
9. How would you feel if you were not allowed to dress up as characters from big TV shows and movies for Halloween?
10. Do you think it's fair for actors who make more money to pay more to the group? Why or why not?
11. Have you ever been in a situation where you couldn't agree with someone? How did you handle it?
12. How important do you think it is for people to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means going on strike? Why or why not?
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