Less for More: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation

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Short overview of the lesson:

  • Compare product photos and speculate about the changes.
  • Guess the meaning of shrinkflation and skimpflation and discuss related questions.
  • Learn and practise key vocabulary.
  • Complete the prediction task “Who Said It, and Why?”
  • Watch the video and answer the comprehension questions.
  • Discuss the topic using the new vocabulary.
  • Rewrite honest vs marketing explanations in “Rewrite the Spin.”
  • Play the Real or Fake game.
  • Play the “This or That?” decision game.
  • Sort company actions and discuss them in “Red Flag or Reasonable?”. 
  • Complete the extra tasks for further practice.
November, 21
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