Mensa: What happens when 'child geniuses' grow up
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.
‘I think even if I hadn’t won it I still would have wanted to excel’
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What do you know about Christopher Guerin?
2. What do you know about Arran Fernandez?
3. What do you know about Jocelyn Lavin?
4. What do you know about Mensa?
5. ‘Being crowned Britain’s brainiest kid at the age of 12 is not a good thing.’ Do you agree?
6. ‘Arran’s parents should never have sent him to university at such a young age.’ Do you agree?
7. ‘It’s better to have a musical talent like Jocelyn, rather than a mathematical talent like Arran.’ Do you agree?
8. ‘Being academically competitive is very good for children.’ Do you agree?
9. ‘Home-educating your child is the best way to ensure that your child gets a first class education.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘If you don’t get the necessary grades, you shouldn’t be allowed to move up to the next school year.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘Teachers should give most of their attention to the most talented children in the class.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘There were some exceptionally talented kids in my school’. Is this true for you?
13. ‘I’m utterly talentless.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘You shouldn’t be allowed to work for the government unless you’re a member of Mensa.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘It’s important to have a job that makes the most of your talents.’ Do you agree?