Consumer
You love buying new clothes often. Fast fashion stores have cheap, trendy clothes. You can buy new outfits every month. But you've heard that fast fashion might be bad for the environment. You're not sure what to think.
Key points:
Cheap clothes
New styles often
Unsure about environmental impact
Fashion Designer
You work for a fast fashion company. Your job is to create new designs quickly. You copy styles from expensive brands and make them cheaper. You worry about the quality of the clothes and how long they last.
Key points:
Create new designs fast
Copy expensive styles
Concerned about quality
Environmental Activist
You're worried about how fast fashion hurts the planet. Making so many cheap clothes uses a lot of water and creates pollution. Many clothes end up in landfills. You want people to buy fewer, better quality clothes.
Key points:
Fast fashion pollutes
Uses too much water
Clothes end up in landfills
Encourage buying less
Factory Worker
You work in a clothing factory in a poor country. The work is hard and the pay is low. You work long hours to make clothes quickly. Sometimes the factory isn't safe. But you need this job to support your family.
Key points:
Low pay
Long work hours
Unsafe conditions sometimes
Need the job
Use polite language when disagreeing. Speak clearly and at a moderate pace. Try to use some of the new vocabulary we've learned about fast fashion.
Your Task:
You will be assigned one of the following roles:
Consumer
Fashion Designer
Factory Worker
Environmental Activist
Read the information provided for your role carefully.
In your group, prepare arguments for your role (15 minutes): What is your main opinion about the new fast fashion store? What are your main concerns or benefits? Prepare at least 3 strong points to support your view.
During the panel discussion (15 minutes): Present your viewpoint clearly. Listen to others and respond to their arguments. Stay in character and speak from your role's perspective.
Useful phrases for a discussion:
Introduction
I believe that...
My main point is...
Supporting Your Argument
For example...
One reason is..."
Conclusion
In conclusion...
Overall, I think...
For Engaging in a Discussion
Agreeing
I agree because...
That's a good point.
Disagreeing
I disagree because...
I see what you mean, but...
Asking for Clarification
Could you explain?
How does that relate?
Responding to Counterarguments
That's valid, but...
Another factor is...
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