In defense of the spoiler: does knowing the ending ruin a story?
An opinion piece arguing that the fear of spoilers is exaggerated; students evaluate the argument and evidence, then write a response.
C2Adults55 minOpinion piece
About this lesson
A C2 reading lesson (opinion piece). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Opinion piece
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Movies, books & the arts
- Activities
- Speaking / writing task, Key words, Reading text, Multiple choice, Gap-fill
- Key words
- spoiler, twist, suspense, finale, etiquette, revelation
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Evaluate the structure, evidence and concessions of a sophisticated opinion piece
- Use idiomatic phrases for hedging, conceding and qualifying an argument
- Write a reasoned response to an argument about stories and art