Part One: Discussion
In pairs or groups, discuss the following questions:
- To what extent are you influenced by advertising?
- Many people believe advertising not only directly affects personal debt, but shapes the way we see ourselves and the world. To what extent do you agree with this?
- From television and the Internet to buses and billboards, we are almost constantly exposed to advertising. How do you think this affects children?
Part Two: Writing
Read the following question, discuss it in pairs, then write a paragraph expressing your opinion:
- Should schools accept money, equipment or supplies from companies if that means allowing advertising in the classroom?
Create a new document in your Drive and share it with your instructor before you begin to write