
Pre-reading Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have weddings ever appeared in entertainment shows? What examples exist?
- Why do halftime shows attract worldwide viewers? How do performers prepare?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- expand /ik-SPAN/
[verb] – became larger or more detailed
The event expanded into a global performance. - celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn/
[noun] – a special event to mark a happy occasion
The wedding became a joyful celebration. - connect /kuh-NEKT/
[verb] – to join together or create a relationship
The performance connected music and real life. - promote /pruh-MOHT/
[verb] – to encourage people to like or support something
The show promoted Puerto Rican culture. - atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/
[noun] – the feeling or mood of a place
The stadium had a happy atmosphere.
Article Reading:
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A surprising wedding took place during the Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in California. Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performed in front of a global audience during a wedding ceremony. An officiant announced that the couple were officially married, and the bride and groom kissed while dancers and musicians celebrated around them. The moment quickly gained attention online because viewers did not expect a real marriage to take place during a sports event. After the couple stepped aside, Lady Gaga and Los Sobrinos performed music before the singer continued the show. The performance became one of the most talked-about moments of the evening.
After the broadcast, representatives confirmed that the wedding was real and not planned as fiction. The couple had invited the artist to attend their wedding, but the idea later expanded into a halftime performance segment. The artist signed the marriage certificate as a witness, confirming the legal ceremony. A real cake and decorations were also prepared, which added to the celebration atmosphere. Producers explained that the scene aimed to connect entertainment with real life and show Puerto Rican culture to a worldwide audience. The performance helped promote cultural music and traditions while creating a joyful atmosphere that viewers continued discussing after the show ended.
After the broadcast, representatives confirmed that the wedding was real and not planned as fiction. The couple had invited the artist to attend their wedding, but the idea later expanded into a halftime performance segment. The artist signed the marriage certificate as a witness, confirming the legal ceremony. A real cake and decorations were also prepared, which added to the celebration atmosphere. Producers explained that the scene aimed to connect entertainment with real life and show Puerto Rican culture to a worldwide audience. The performance helped promote cultural music and traditions while creating a joyful atmosphere that viewers continued discussing after the show ended.
Comprehension Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- Where did the halftime show happen?
- What surprised viewers during the show?
- Who performed after the wedding scene?
- Was the ceremony fictional?
- Why did the couple invite the artist?
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What public weddings have been seen in the community, if so what happened? If not, what kind of event would be interesting?
- What music events have been seen in the community, if so what made them exciting? If not, what event could be organized?
- Real events make performances more interesting. Do participants agree?
- Why do global shows include cultural themes?
- How can entertainment influence culture?