How ping pong helps prisoners turn the tables on violence and reoffending
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To be fond of something/ someone
To make eye contact
The outskirts of the city
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
Do you think that this ping pong scheme is a good idea?
Do you think the scheme would work with any sport?
Does prison work?
Do you think prison is too soft?
Do you think that if prison were more horrible, people would commit less crime?
Would the death penalty stop people from committing crime?
Should prisoners be forced to work?
Why do so many prisoners reoffend when they leave prison?
What can be done to stop reoffending?
Do you think you should be sent to prison for non-violent crimes?
What problems do prisons have in your country?
How do you think you would cope in prison?
Would you like to volunteer in a prison?
Would you like to be a prison guard? Why?
Is crime a big problem in your country?