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English C1Social & Global Issues90 min

Risk vs. Reward – Decision-Making and Consequences

Risk vs. Reward – Decision-Making and Consequences is a 90-minute English C1 lesson plan built around social & global issues. - for Adults & Teenagers

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About this lesson

This ready-to-use C1-level ESL lesson plan on risk versus reward helps advanced English learners explore decision-making, cognitive bias, and the consequences of impulsive choices. Through thought-provoking dilemmas, a practical reading task, engaging role plays, and authentic video content on decision fatigue, it's ideal for teachers aiming to develop students' critical thinking, persuasive speaking, and vocabulary at the advanced level.

Learning outcomes

  • 01Vocabulary, Conversation
  • 02Reading comprehension
  • 03Listening comprehension
  • 04Critical thinking
  • 05Role play

How to make smart decisions more easily

Skills and tags

VocabularyReadingVideoRoleplayAdultsTeenagersEnglish C1Social & Global Issues

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