Black Friday, tradition or trap? The psychology of a bargain
An article on where Black Friday's name came from, the psychology behind holiday 'deals' and the case for and against the day; students analyze the argument, interview each other about how they shop and write a reasoned response.
C1Adults55 minArticle
About this lesson
A C1 reading lesson (article). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Article
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Thanksgiving
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, True / False, Multiple choice, Matching, Table to fill in
- Key words
- retailer, bargain, impulse purchase, discount, mechanism, regret
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Follow an article that weighs the psychology of shopping against the benefits of discounts
- Understand precise vocabulary for persuasion, prices and consumer behavior
- Discuss and write a balanced response about spending during the holiday season