The Blinding Lights
Your neighbors' holiday decorations are lovely, but the blinking lights shine directly into your living room at night. Do you ask your neighbors to tone them down or spend your own money to block them out?
Preview
Your neighbors across the street have gone all out with their holiday decorations. Their home sparkles with bright, colorful lights that blink, flash, and strobe throughout the night. While you appreciate the festive spirit, the light show reflects directly into your main living space and it's become nearly impossible to relax in your own home after dark.
You’ve thought about buying blinds, but they’re expensive, and frankly, you feel like you shouldn’t have to change your home because of someone else’s enthusiasm for the season. Still, you're worried that you will come across as a Scrooge if you confront your neighbors.
What do you do?
Show your neighbors a video of how things look from your vantage point.
Spend your holiday budget on blackout blinds for your own sense of peace.
Useful Language
Students can access a Useful Language drawer at any time during the activity. The key vocabulary and sentence stems will help your learners express their thoughts and opinions.