Giving that matters

Kinga | Sep 09, 2026Sep 09, 2026

LESSON OVERVIEW

The main objectives of this lesson are to:

• discuss charitable giving and different fundraising methods;
• watch a video about a non-profit organization called ‘Giving What We Can’;
• review vocabulary related to charity and donations.

In this speaking lesson, students brainstorm charitable causes and discuss how they decide which ones to support. They evaluate warning signs in how charities operate and watch a video about an organization that helps people give more effectively. They also discuss real-life ethical dilemmas connected to charitable giving. Students also compare fundraising methods and review useful vocabulary (e.g. make a donation, transparent, raise awareness).

WARM-UP AND DISCUSSION

This lesson includes an extra vocabulary activity that teachers can use before the main exercises. In the task, students complete sentences with vocabulary related to charitable giving (e.g. raise money, charitable cause, fundraising). The lesson starts with a warm-up in which students look at icons, think of the charitable causes they might represent and brainstorm what organizations involved in them usually do. Afterwards, they discuss charitable giving, including questions about how they decide which causes to support and what information they’d want before donating. Moving on, students look at statements about charities and discuss whether each one is a serious warning sign, slightly concerning or not a problem, justifying their choices.

VIDEO AND FUNDRAISING

In this part of the lesson, students watch a video about a non-profit organization called ‘Giving What We Can’ and discuss whether such organizations are necessary. They also elaborate on what they’d want to know before using their services. They then say whether they agree or disagree with a set of statements about charitable giving, such as whether donating to the wrong charity can cause harm or whether spreading the word is nearly as valuable as donating money. Moving on, students look at different fundraising methods, give real-life examples they’ve seen or heard of and decide which methods would work best for a range of causes. They also look at examples of annual fundraising challenges and say which they’d like to take part in. Finally, students discuss charitable giving more by reading about ethical dilemmas and answering a question about each one.

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