https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV A brief discussion about reality TV shows and their impact on our society. en-us 2021-02-23 14:38:42 UTC 2026-02-01 07:57:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4fa.png TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231700676 If something is further from the truth, then it is a complete lie. We might tell someone that what they have said 'couldn't be further from the truth' if we believe they are not being one hundred honest or sincere. ]]> 2021-02-23 14:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231700676 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231726673 Some of them advocate teen pregnancy.
They're just unintelligible garbage and a cancer to society.
They're mainly make believe.]]> 2021-02-23 14:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231726673 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231769847 I make it a habit to watch TV.
I'm not into TV much. 
I'm more of the streaming type. 
I usually get my video entertainment from YouTube or social media. 
I'm (hopelessly) addicted to TV (cable or broadcast). 
I don't even have a TV set at home. ]]> 2021-02-23 14:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231769847 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231824599 Challenge: What's the missing word in each show below? ]]> 2021-02-23 15:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231824599 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231918779 2021-02-23 15:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1231918779 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232082324 2021-02-23 15:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232082324 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232139365 2021-02-23 16:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232139365 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232142109 2021-02-23 16:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232142109 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232202593 How about a cheat sheet? Take a look at these words and expressions

✅ To be MEAN = to be cruel or heartless
✅ A CROP = a collective word to refer to fruits produced in a period; a version of a product
✅ To knock someone (informal) = to criticize someone 
✅ Make believe = Fantasy, something imaginary
✅ A trainwreck = a collision involving trains or a train and other vehicle; a person who has experienced a personal failure or disaster; a disastrous situation.

]]> 2021-02-23 16:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232202593 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232270269 🎙️What's the meanest thing someone ever said to you? How did you react? 
🎙️What do you think about genetically modified crops (foods)?
🎙️Name a person you would never think of knocking. 
🎙️Life would be boring without make believe, don't you agree? 
🎙️What can you say to someone who looks a trainwreck or who has been through a trainwreck? ]]> 2021-02-23 16:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232270269 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232305804 In general, are there more opinions in favor or against reality TV shows? 
What's the view about reality TV of 
a) The news anchors 
b) The business specialist ]]> 2021-02-23 16:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232305804 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232348013 What do you think of the statement above? 
Which realities do you watch or have heard of? 

Some phrases to help you talk about the topic 
* I don't make it a habit to watch ...
* It's virtually impossible not to know about reality TV today because of ...
* I'm not knocking people who like reality TV but...
* I just can't turn off the TV; I'm so addicted to .. 
* I really don't know what's the big deal about reality shows.
* Some people can't seem to tell the difference between reality and make believe. ]]> 2021-02-23 16:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232348013 TeacherStephan https://padlet.com/TeacherStephan/RealityTV/wish/1232907795 Have these questions ever crossed your mind?
#1 - Can reality TV already be considered a global phenomenon? 
#2 - Which countries have the largest numbers of viewers who are fans of this form of entertainment?
#3 - What age groups have the largest number of viewers?

Conduct an online search. Here's a site to start with - 
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/reality-tv-shows-around-the-world-mapus/reality-tv-shows-around-the-world-map

What other questions do you have about the world of reality TV? 


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