SQUID GAME

SQUID GAME

HELL YEAH ENGLISH

NICOLA JARUZEL

WARM-UP

• Have you ever watched „SQUID GAME”? • How did you learn about the series? • Did you watch all of the seasons? • Did you enjoy watching it? Why/why not?

choose a game

DALGONA CANDY

Choose one game that you would like to play and explain your answer

MARBLESS

RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT

GLASS BRIDGE

DISCUSS

• Would you ever participate in a high-stakes survival game? Why/why not? • What qualities do you need to survive in such a competition? • What does Squid Game say about society and human nature? • Is the concept of Squid Game just entertainment, or does it have a deeper meaning? • Would you betray your closest friend if it meant saving your own life? • Is it ever justifiable to kill one person to save many? • If you knew the rules of Squid Game beforehand, would you still participate for money?

MATCHING

Desperation

controlling someone unfairly

manipulation

unfair difference in opportunities

betrayal

a tough ethical choice

inequality

a state of having no hope

allegiance

breaking trust

moral dilemma

loyalty or commitment

Extra speaking task: choose one word and describe a situation from SQUID GAME which is perfectly described by your chosen word

RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT – LET’S PLAY A GAME!

The teacher gives a controversial statement (e.g., "Money is more important than friendship."). If you agree = move forward (like in Red Light, Green Light). But you must explain why. You are given a yellow token. If they disagree = stay in place. You are given a red token. There are 12 tokens overall, you need to score at least 5 yellow tokens to survive. Ready?

RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT – LET’S PLAY A GAME!

STATEMENTS:

· Money can buy happiness. · Social media does more harm than good. · Success is more about luck than hard work. · People who refuse to work should not be entitled to government benefits. · All forms of animal testing should be banned, regardless of the potential benefits to human health. · The death penalty should be abolished worldwide.

· Climate change is a natural cycle, not caused by human activity.· Technology is making us more disconnected from reality.· People should be allowed to marry whoever they want, regardless of gender. · Parents should have the right to choose whether their children receive vaccines. · Freedom of speech should be limited to prevent hate speech. · Fast food should be banned in schools to fight obesity.

CHARACTERS – WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT EACH OF THEM?

WORD FORMATION

Read the article and complete the gaps using words in the brackets in the correct form, thendiscuss.

Is Squid Game a Social Experiment?Many fans believe that Squid Game is more than just a show – it could be a hidden__________ (CRITICIZE) of modern society. One popular __________ (THEORIZE)suggests that the deadly competition is actually a social experiment designed to test human behavior. The series presents a __________ (REAL) in which desperate people are willing torisk their lives for money, highlighting deep economic __________ (EQUAL).

WORD FORMATION

Read the article and complete the gaps using words in the brackets in the correct form, thendiscuss.

Supporters of this theory argue that the __________ (SELECT) of players is not random.Instead, their financial struggles make them easy targets for the organizers. The __________(VIOLENT) of the games serves as a metaphor for ruthless capitalism, where only thestrongest survive.Another interesting __________ (INTERPRET) is that the guards and players were once inthe same position. This suggests that the system is __________ (CYCLE), forcing people intobrutal roles. Whether intentional or not, Squid Game delivers a __________ (POWER),message about society’s harsh realities.

WORD FORMATION

answers

criticism theory reality inequality selection violence interpretation cyclical powerful

speaking

• Do you believe Squid Game is a social experiment or just a fictional story? Why?
• If such a game existed in real life, do you think people would participate? Why?
• Do you think Squid Game accurately represents real-world financial struggles?
• Can you think of other movies or TV shows with similar social themes?
• How do you think Squid Game would be different if it took place in your

country?

ROLE PLAY

Goal: Players take on the role of Squid Game contestants who must pass a mysterious interview before being allowed to enter the competition. They will practice speaking fluency, argumentation, and creativity How to Play:

🟢 Step 1: Character Creation (Warm-up) Each player invents a Squid Game contestant with a backstory:· Name · Age · Reason for financial struggles · Special skills that might help in the game Example: “I’m Jisoo, a 32-year-old former banker who lost everything in a stock market crash. I have a sharp mind and can analyze people’s weaknesses.”

🔴 Step 2: The Mysterious Interview One student plays the Game Master, asking tricky questions while the others take turns answering. Possible interview questions:1. Why should we choose you for the Squid Game?2. What is your greatest strength and biggest weakness in survival situations?3. Would you betray an ally to win? Why or why not?4. If you could change one rule in the game, what would it be?5. Imagine you are in the final round. What is your strategy?

🟡 Step 3: Exchange the roles

WATCH THE VIDEO FROM 2:40 TO 9:28 AND EXPLAIN USING YOUR OWNWORDS:

Heartfelt welcomeHandsome cash prizeReluctantlyMaintain confidentiality DiscloseMeasure we take

SUMMARY

1. What was the lesson about? 2. What did you learn today? 3. What 5 new words/phrases did you learn? 4. Would you like to watch or re-watch the series?

You are the final winner