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Six Thinking Hats
1. Warm-up
1. Warm-up
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  • Do you find it easy or difficult to take decisions?
  • Tell your teacher about the last major decision you took?
  • What does “to think outside the box” mean? 
Do you find it easy or difficult to take decisions?...
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2. Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
2. Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
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Have you ever heard of Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats? If so, explain what you know already.

Have you ever heard of Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats?...
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3. Let's watch a video
3. Let's watch a video
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What Is Six Thinking Hats?
What Is Six Thinking Hats?
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  • What's Six Thinking Hats technique? 
  • Which hat do you normally wear?
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b) Watch the video for a second time and fill in the table below:
b) Watch the video for a second time and fill in the table below:
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4. Useful language
Take a look at the useful language below and practice the pronunciation with your teacher.
4. Useful language
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5. Roleplays
Take a look at the scenarios below and share your thoughts with your teacher. Make sure you wear each of the six hats!
5. Roleplays
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1) You work for a bank. The president has proposed closing all branches and moving 100% online. What are the pros and cons?


2) Your boss has just told you that your company must save money. You must cut 20% from next year’s budget. What can be done?

1) You work for a bank. The president has proposed...
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