© Photo by Lego/Nintendo
Pre-reading questions:
- What was your favorite toy when you were younger?
- Do you prefer playing with toys or reading books? Please explain your answer.
Vocabulary:
- combination /kom-buh-NEY-shuhn/
[noun] a result of two or more things joining together
She is a combination of sensitivity and fierceness.
- virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/
[adjective] can be done or seen using a computer without going anywhere or talking to anyone
He sends her virtual hugs and kisses since they are far from each other.
- product /PROD-uhkt/
[noun] something that is made to be sold
This product is 100% made of natural ingredients, and it is also 50% off today
- platform /PLAT-fawrm/
[noun] a method of communication or entertainment
Artistic people need an effective platform where they can share their creations.
- public /PUHB-lik/
[noun] all ordinary people
The actor announces to the public about his wedding ceremony.
Nintendo partnered with Lego as they released Lego Super Mario, a smart Mario model and bricks playset. This toy is a combination of Lego’s playset and Super Mario’s virtual game. Based on the video posted online, Lego Super Mario is an interactive toy that collects coins in actual game levels using the Lego bricks. It will include building and collecting power-ups in every game set.
Complete details of the model have not yet been announced. The target users for this product are five to nine-year-old children. The toy is awaited to be released to markets later this year. Moreover, the two companies chose digital platforms. in introducing the product to the public.
Comprehension Questions:
- What is the name of the product that Nintendo and Lego released?
- What is Lego Super Mario?
- Who are the target consumers of the product?
- When is the product going to be released in the market?
- What are the two companies that joined together to work on this product?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you still play with toys? Why or why not?
- If you could be a toy, what would you be? Please explain your answer.
- Do you think toys must be made digital nowadays? Please discuss.
- Do you think schools should use toys in class discussions? Why or why not?
- Which one is better, being a child or being an adult? Please explain your answer.
[noun] a result of two or more things joining together
She is a combination of sensitivity and fierceness.
[adjective] can be done or seen using a computer without going anywhere or talking to anyone
He sends her virtual hugs and kisses since they are far from each other.
[noun] something that is made to be sold
This product is 100% made of natural ingredients, and it is also 50% off today
[noun] a method of communication or entertainment
Artistic people need an effective platform where they can share their creations.
[noun] all ordinary people
The actor announces to the public about his wedding ceremony.
Complete details of the model have not yet been announced. The target users for this product are five to nine-year-old children. The toy is awaited to be released to markets later this year. Moreover, the two companies chose digital platforms. in introducing the product to the public.