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📕 A2: Grades 10-12 • MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Comparing Entertainment: Then and Now

In this lesson, students will use comparatives and superlatives to talk about entertainment, celebrities, and how tastes change. They will practice vocabulary like famous, celebrity, fan, and viral through reading, listening, and speaking activities.

Comparing Entertainment: Then and Now
💬 Warm-up
1 What kind of entertainment do you like?
2 Who is your favorite star?
3 Do you watch interviews with celebrities?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use comparatives and superlatives to compare entertainment across generations.
  • Understand and use 6 vocabulary words related to fame and entertainment.
  • Discuss and write about personal entertainment preferences.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
famous
"Taylor Swift is a famous singer."
known by many people
2.
celebrity
"Many celebrities give interviews on TV."
a famous person
3.
interview
"The reporter did an interview with the star."
a meeting where someone asks questions
4.
fan
"I am a big fan of that band."
a person who likes someone very much
5.
viral
"The video went viral and millions watched it."
something that spreads quickly on the internet
6.
star
"He is a movie star from Hollywood."
a very famous performer
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
famous
known by many people
celebrity
a famous person
interview
a meeting where someone asks questions
fan
a person who likes someone very much
viral
something that spreads quickly on the internet
star
a very famous performer

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. I watched an interview with my favorite rapper.
2. My favorite star is Dwayne Johnson.
3. The dance video went viral on TikTok.
4. The actor is a big celebrity in my country.
5. That singer is very famous all over the world.
6. She is a huge fan of K-pop music.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. I watched an interview with my favorite rapper.
2. My favorite star is Dwayne Johnson.
3. The dance video went viral on TikTok.
4. The actor is a big celebrity in my country.
5. That singer is very famous all over the world.
6. She is a huge fan of K-pop music.

📖 Reading

Entertainment Then and Now

When I was a child, I watched cartoons with my friends. The stars on TV were not as famous as today’s celebrities. Every week, we waited for a new episode. Now I watch interviews with my favorite stars online. Sometimes a video goes viral and everyone talks about it. I am a big fan of action movies. My parents liked different shows when they were young. They didn't have social media. Entertainment changes a lot!

My parents' generation enjoyed movies in the cinema or music on the radio. They had fewer choices than we do today. Now we can watch anything anytime. The internet makes it easy to follow a celebrity from another country. I think modern entertainment is more exciting, but my parents say old music was better. They were fans of bands like The Beatles. Those groups are still famous today.

So, what is the best entertainment? For me, it's watching viral videos and finding new stars on YouTube. It's fun to compare what my family liked when they were young with what I enjoy now. The world of entertainment keeps changing, and I love discovering new things.

Comprehension Questions

1.
What did the writer watch as a child?
The writer watched cartoons with friends.
2.
How did the writer's parents enjoy entertainment when they were young?
They enjoyed movies in the cinema or music on the radio.
3.
Why does the writer think modern entertainment is more exciting?
Because you can watch anything anytime and follow celebrities from other countries.
4.
What does the writer think is the best entertainment?
The best entertainment is watching viral videos and finding new stars on YouTube.
5.
How do the writer's parents feel about old music?
They think old music was better; they were fans of bands like The Beatles.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Favorite Star

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the name of the celebrity Melody talks about?
Zendaya.
2.
Why did Melody become a fan of Zendaya?
Because she saw her in a TV show and thought she was talented.
3.
What happened to the interview that went online?
It went viral on social media.
4.
How does Melody compare Zendaya to other stars?
She thinks Zendaya is more talented and more real than other famous people.
5.
What does Melody hope to do one day?
She hopes to meet Zendaya one day.

🗣️ Pair Work

Generational Talk

"In pairs, compare entertainment across generations. Think about what your parents or grandparents enjoyed when they were young. Then talk about how it is different from what you enjoy now."

👉 Brainstorm: List 3 types of entertainment you like and 3 your parents/grandparents liked.

👉 Compare: Use comparatives (e.g., 'Today's music is louder than old music.') to describe the differences.

👉 Share: Present your main comparison to the class.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: famous celebrity interview fan viral star
✍️ WRITING

Entertainment Evolution

Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) comparing the entertainment you liked as a child to what you enjoy now. Include at least 2 comparatives.

✅ Checklist:
  • Use at least 4 vocab words (famous, celebrity, interview, fan, viral, star).
  • Write 80-100 words.
  • Include two comparatives (e.g., 'more interesting than', 'less boring than').
  • Structure: 1 sentence about past, 2-3 sentences about present, 1 sentence conclusion.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Celebrity Chat

Record a 45-second talk about a celebrity you follow. Say who they are, why you like them, and compare them to another celebrity.

✅ Checklist:
  • Duration: 45 seconds.
  • Use at least 4 vocab words.
  • Include at least one comparative.
  • Speak clearly at a natural pace.
  • Start: 'I am a fan of...' End: a conclusion like 'That's why I follow them.'.
Helpful Phrases
  • When I was young, I liked ...
  • Now I prefer ... because it is more ...
  • Compared to ..., this celebrity is more ...
  • Today's shows are ... than the shows my parents watched.