👧👦 Talk Boosters – Topic 5: “Reading vs Watching TV — Which Is Better?”
🧑🏫 Day 5: Instructions for Teachers
Talk Booster Topic:
“Reading vs Watching TV — Which Is Better?”
i. General Instructions:
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Introduce the topic and ask students to speak for 1–2 minutes.
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Encourage them to share their opinion (Reading or TV) and give reasons.
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Help them use simple present tense and opinion phrases like:
👉 I think / I feel / In my opinion / I like / I prefer... -
Let them use drawings, books, or pictures of their favourite TV show if they wish.
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While the child speaks, note small grammar or clarity issues gently.
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After they speak, help them rephrase and express their ideas better.
ii. Topic Instructions:
Ask students to talk about:
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Do you like reading books or watching TV more? Why?
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What kind of books or shows do you enjoy?
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What can you learn from reading? What can you learn from TV?
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Is reading more useful for school?
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Which one helps your imagination grow?
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Can watching too much TV be a problem?
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Which one do your parents encourage you to do more?
🌟 Encourage phrases like:
👉 Reading helps me learn / I love watching cartoons / I read every night / TV is more fun / Books are quiet and peaceful / I learn new words from reading / I like stories in books better...
💬 Useful words & phrases:
read, watch, imagine, learn, fun, useful, better, quiet, screen time, eyes, improve, focus, favourite, habit
🗣️ Example Starter:
“I love both reading and watching TV, but I think reading is better. When I read books, I learn new words and improve my English. Reading also helps me imagine the story in my mind.
TV is fun, but if I watch too much, it hurts my eyes. Books help me concentrate and do better in school. So in my opinion, reading is better than watching TV.”
🌈 Follow-up Questions:
1️⃣ Do you enjoy reading books or watching TV more?
2️⃣ What is your favourite book or TV show?
3️⃣ What do you learn from reading?
4️⃣ What do you learn from watching TV?
5️⃣ Does reading help you in school?
6️⃣ Do your parents encourage reading or TV?
7️⃣ Can too much TV harm your eyes?
8️⃣ Do you read every day?
9️⃣ How do you feel after watching TV for a long time?
🔟 Which is more fun when you're alone — reading or TV?
1️⃣1️⃣ Do you read stories before bedtime?
1️⃣2️⃣ What kind of books or shows do you like?
1️⃣3️⃣ What is one good thing about reading?
1️⃣4️⃣ What is one good thing about TV?
1️⃣5️⃣ If you had to pick only one, which would you choose — book or TV?
SAMPLE 1/1
Today, I want to talk about why reading is a good habit.
Reading is one of the best things we can do every day. It helps us learn new words, improves our language skills, and makes our imagination stronger.
When we read stories, we travel to different places, meet new characters, and learn important life lessons. Reading also helps us focus and stay calm. It’s better for our brain than watching too much TV or using mobile phones all the time.
Books can be our best friends. They never get angry or bored. We can read them anytime — in the morning, after school, or before sleeping. I like reading because it makes me feel happy and smart.
In my opinion, every child should develop the habit of reading. Just 15 to 20 minutes a day is enough to make a big difference. Reading makes us confident and helps us do well in school too.
Thank you! ”