Do you like to shop 'til you drop?
Get your students talking about holiday shopping and consumerism as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate+ English learners. You could use this poll before or after an Ellii lesson on Thanksgiving or Black Friday.
Preview
1. Do you shop on Black Friday?
- Yes! I do online shopping.
- Yes! I go to a shopping mall.
- Yes! I shop online and in stores.
- Only if I really need something.
- No, I don't care about Black Friday sales.
- I have never heard of Black Friday.
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- on sale
- crowded
- retailer
- economy
- consumerism
Agree or Disagree?
2. I always wait for items to go on sale before I make a purchase.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. I love being in busy shopping malls during the holidays.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. Black Friday encourages unnecessary spending.
- I agree. Consumerism is bad for the environment.
- I disagree. Spending is important for the economy.
Elaborate
5. In my opinion, the best way to spend a holiday weekend is...
- going shopping
- relaxing
- cooking and eating
- doing outdoor activities
- other
6. Which best describes you in a crowded parking lot?
- patient
- impatient
- angry
- nervous
- tired
- friendly
- bored
7. Why do you think the day after American Thanksgiving was called "Black Friday"?
- There was less sunshine due to daylight saving time ending.
- People were often in bad moods after spending a day with the family.
- Retailers were finally making a profit (no longer "in the red").
- There was so much traffic on the roads due to holiday shoppers.
- The holiday sales were never as good as advertised.