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If this object were new today, how would you sell it?
If this object were new today, how would you sell it?
Each group chooses two obsolete objects (you did it in the task 2) and prepares a live sales pitch as if the objects were a brand new today.
BUT… don´t forget.
First, you must explain how it worked in the past using the three past tenses.
Tech Fair – Sell It Like It’s New!
Tech Fair – Sell It Like It’s New!
Small groups (2 or 3 students)
Timing: 30 minutos.
Assessment: Rubric on Site or Classroom.
Follow the next steps to complete the task:
Follow the next steps to complete the task:
STEP 1 Review Your Object
Look at the sentences you wrote in Task 2 and choose two of them.
STEP 2 Change the Situation
Now, imagine that your old objects are coming back in 2026 and they are the “new trend.” You must present them as if they were modern again.
STEP 3 Add the Comparation
Your presentation must include:
1. Brief explanation of how they were used (past tenses – from the Task).
2. A creative reason why they are “cool again.”
3. A comparison with modern technology.
4. Your opinion: Would teenagers like it/them today?
STEP 4 Choose a Format and Present (about 2 minutes)
Encourage: energy, clear pronunciation and interaction with audience.
Sample presentation:
Sample presentation:
(Two students presenting as TV advertisers of a VHS Tape in the 1980s)
Student 1 (Opening): Do you love movies? Forget streaming… the VHS tape is back — brand new in 2026!
Student 2 (Past Simple): People watched movies on VHS tapes at home.
Student 1 (Used to): Families used to rent VHS tapes every weekend.
Student 2 (Past Continuous): The tape was playing while everyone was eating popcorn in the living room.
Student 1 (Modern Twist/Comparison): Now, you can watch it on a retro-style player with modern TV compatibility. It even comes with your favorite 80s and 90s classics preloaded!
Student 2 (Persuasive Part): It’s perfect for movie nights, nostalgia parties, or just for fun — no Wi-Fi needed!
Student 1 (Opinion / Closing): If you want the retro movie experience at home, this is the gadget for you!
Both (Final Slogan): VHS 2026 — Classic Movies, Brand New Fun!
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