Netflix told everyone how much their shows and movies are watched. People watched a show called "The Night Agent" a lot, more than any other show in the first part of the year. Some people who make shows and movies want to get more money when their work is watched a lot. So, Netflix shared this information to help everyone understand what is popular.

They made a big list of what people watched. It shows what was watched the most from January to June. Some old shows like "Friends" and "The Office" are still very popular. The most-watched movie was "The Mother" with Jennifer Lopez. Also, shows and movies not in English are watched a lot.

Netflix is the biggest place to watch shows and movies online. They have a lot of people who subscribe to watch. Since last year, they have been telling us every week what the top ten shows and movies are. More than half of the new things on Netflix this year were on those lists. Netflix makes some of their own shows and movies, and they also have ones made by other people. People watch both kinds a lot.

Original news source: Netflix: Users spent 812 million hours watching The Night Agent (BBC)

– Sketch It
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Choose a popular show or movie from the article, such as "The Night Agent" or "The Mother". One student from each pair will describe a scene or character from the show or movie to their partner, who will then sketch it. After a few minutes, have the pairs switch roles. Finally, have each pair show their sketches to the class and guess which show or movie they represent.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write a list of vocabulary words from the article on the board, such as "subscribe", "popular", "watched", "shows", "movies", etc. Divide the class into two teams. One student from each team will come to the front of the class and choose a word from the list. They must then draw a picture on the board to represent the word, without using any letters or numbers. Their team must guess the word within a certain time limit (e.g. 1 minute). If they guess correctly, the team earns a point. Continue with different students and words until all the words have been guessed. The team with the most points at the end wins.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Ask each group to discuss and come up with their own opinions on the following questions:
1. Do you think it's important for Netflix to share information about what shows and movies are popular?
2. Why do you think some old shows like "Friends" and "The Office" are still very popular?
3. Have you ever watched a show or movie not in English? If so, what was it and did you enjoy it?
After the groups have had enough time to discuss, have each group present their opinions to the class. Encourage them to use phrases like "I think", "In my opinion", and "I agree/disagree because…".
– Speed Summarizing
Instructions: Give each student a copy of the article. Divide the class into pairs or small groups. Set a time limit (e.g. 3 minutes) and ask the students to read the article quickly and silently. After the time is up, one student from each pair or group must summarize the main points of the article to their partner/group members. Encourage them to use their own words and try to be as concise as possible. After each student has had a chance to summarize, have a class discussion to compare and clarify the main points.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Tell the students that they are going to make predictions about the future of Netflix and streaming services. Divide the class into pairs or small groups. Give each group a large piece of paper and some markers. Ask them to brainstorm and write down as many predictions as they can think of within a certain time limit (e.g. 5 minutes). After the time is up, have each group present their predictions to the class. Encourage them to use phrases like "I think", "In the future", and "It's possible that…". Have a class discussion to compare the predictions and discuss which ones they think are most likely to happen.

Netflix told everyone how much their shows and ? are watched. People watched a show called "The ? Agent" a lot, more than any ? show in the first part of the year. Some people who make shows and movies want to get more money when their work is watched a lot. So, Netflix shared this information to help everyone understand what is ?. They ? a big list of what people watched. It ? what was watched the most from January to June. Some old shows like "Friends" and "The Office" are still very popular. The most-?ed movie was "The Mother" with ? Lopez. Also, shows and movies not in English are watched a lot. Netflix is the biggest place to watch shows and movies online. They ? a lot of people who subscribe to watch. Since last year, they have been telling us every ? what the top ten shows and movies are. More than half of the new things on Netflix this year were on those ?. Netflix makes some of their own shows and movies, and they also have ones made by other people. ? watch both kinds a lot.

1. What do you like to watch on Netflix?
2. Have you ever watched a show or movie that was not in English? Did you like it?
3. How would you feel if you made a show or movie and a lot of people watched it?
4. Do you think it's important for Netflix to share what shows and movies are popular? Why or why not?
5. What is your favorite show or movie on Netflix? Why do you like it?
6. How do you think Netflix decides what shows and movies to make?
7. Do you like watching old shows like "Friends" and "The Office"? Why or why not?
8. Have you ever watched a show or movie that was made by Netflix? Did you like it?
9. What is the most-watched movie on Netflix this year? Have you seen it?
10. How do you feel when you see a show or movie on the top ten list on Netflix?
11. Do you think it's fair for people to want more money when their work is watched a lot? Why or why not?
12. Why do you think Netflix is the biggest place to watch shows and movies online?

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