Lesson overview:
In this speaking club lesson, students dive into one of those big topics everyone has something to say about: happiness. Using a flipped classroom approach, they read an article before class, then come ready to exchange ideas, react to surprising research, and connect the topic to their own lives.
Lead-in:
Students begin by creating a Happiness Map in pairs and brainstorming the factors that influence a good life. This opens up the topic in a personal and accessible way, gets everyone talking early on, and prepares them for deeper discussion about social connection, loneliness, and long-term happiness.
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