Binge-Watching

Discussion Starters

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

Students read about the modern phenomenon of binge-watching. They review vocabulary and discuss addictive viewing behavior. This lesson also includes a quick review of affect and effect.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
media
entertainment
addiction
affect / effect
sharing information
interpretive
productive
interactive

Vocabulary

binge-watch
consecutive
streaming
tune in
on demand
excess
insomnia
fatigue
sedentary
dopamine
crave
get one’s fix
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