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.

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.