The youth of today seek quick fame and celebrity status and quick money. Society has
lost the real meaning of life.
Write a speech which you will give at your school’s leavers assembly expressing your
viewpoint on this statement.
(40 marks)
PLAN
For- Children of today are trying to find ways to make quick money. Could be through
fraud.
Children of today see being famous as a big advantage rather than being “normal.”
Seeking ways to make money can cause many problems within their future.
Society has lost the real meaning of life as the new generation are interested in making
money rather than focusing on their future.
Against- Not every child is interested in making quick money or fame.
More children are more interested in the fact of being successful in education.
Children have no need for quick money, or any money at all, so they have no obligation
within finding ways to make quick money.
Not all children are interested in being famous, children maybe more kept to
themselves, or like to live their life quiet.
Children know the problems associated with making quick money.
Society hasn’t lost the meaning of life; people work to this day and make money the
right way. They socialise properly.
VOCABULARY
Narcissistic- concerned with followers- self-absorbed- very focused on their image
Avaricious –(greedy)
Egotistical-(proud)
Immediate gratification – (enjoyment for now not later)
Meritocracy – (rewarded for hard work)
Sagacious-Wise
My head was hurting greatly: i had stayed up too late yesterday
I have to buy to a lot of things; I had to bring my shopping bags.
