Pandemic shaming: is it helping us keep our distance?
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.
An outcome
To cope with something
A measure/ To take measures
To tend to do something
To humiliate someone
Yet (meaning despite that)
To single (someone/ something) out
Please be aware that the word below is offensive and should not be used around children or in formal situations.
A twat (meaning a stupid or unpleasant person)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
Is ‘pandemic shaming’ helping us keep our distance?
What are the social distancing rules in your own country?
How strictly have you been following the rules?
How difficult has social distancing been for you?
What aspects of normal life do you miss the most?
Have you seen anyone breaking the rules?
Is it easier for rich people to follow the rules?
What should the police do if they see people breaking the rules?
How has your job been affected by the lockdown?
How have you been spending your free time?
What types of ‘shaming’ existed in your secondary school?
Are children more likely to participate in ‘shaming’ than adults?
What types of ‘shaming’ are common in the society in which you live?
Can shaming ever be helpful?
Do employees respond better to reward or punishment?