Discipline: Foreign
language
Theme of the
lesson: Discussing whether money
brings happiness.
The
objective of this lesson is to engage
students in a critical discussion about the relationship between
money and happiness. Students will explore different perspectives,
research findings, and personal experiences to form their own
opinions on whether money brings
happiness.
Lecturer: Nukesh
Shuak
Does Money Buy
Happiness?
I. Vocabulary:
1. Word Matching:
Match the words on the left with their
meanings on the right.
|
Words
|
Meanings
|
|
Happiness
|
A
state of physical ease and freedom from
pain
|
|
Money
|
Protection against danger or
loss.
|
|
Debate
|
A
medium of exchange for goods and services
|
|
Comfort
|
A
feeling of joy or contentment.
|
|
Security
|
A
discussion between people with different
views
|
II.
Comprehension:
2. True or False:
Read the following statements and decide if
they are true or false.
a. Money can only buy material
things.
- True / False
b. Everyone in the text agrees that money brings
happiness.
- True / False
c. Economic inequality can impact social
cohesion.
- True / False
III. Reading Comprehension:
3. Fill in the Blanks:
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words
from the text.
The
debate explores the relationship between ________ and happiness.
Financial stability can provide a sense of ________ and access to
life's ________. Skeptics argue that the correlation between money
and happiness is not as ________ as it may seem. Once basic needs
are met, the increase in happiness ________.
IV. Discussion:
4. Discussion Questions:
Discuss the following questions with a partner
or in a small group.
a. Do you think having more money makes people
happier? Why or why not?
b. How important do you think relationships are
for happiness?
c. What are some things that make you happy that
don't require money?
V. Personal
Reflection:
5. Drawing
Activity:
Draw or write about something that makes you
happy. It can be a person, an activity, or anything else. Share
your drawings or writings with the class.
VI. Extension
Activity:
6. Role Play: Pair up with a classmate and perform a short role
play. One person can be a character who believes money brings
happiness, and the other can be a character who disagrees. Use
simple sentences to express your opinions.
VII.
Homework:
7. Writing Task: Write a short paragraph about what makes you
happy. Include at least three things, and try to explain why they
bring you happiness.
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