London Riots 2011

	What is a riot? What did you think when you read the headlines about the London Riots?
	What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘riot’?
	What do you think of the riots in England?
	What makes people riot?
	What punishment should people get for rioting?
	Are you worried about gangs in your country?
	Why do people join gangs?
	What scenes of the riots in England did you see?
	How can Britain prevent a “culture of fear” existing on its streets?
	Do you think the 2012 London Olympics could be in trouble because of the riots? Should the Army be used against the rioters? Why do you think Britain only uses police against rioters? Do you think it’s a good idea that police can force rioters to remove face masks?  What do you think goes through the mind of a rioter? Will punishing the rioters make Britain’s streets safer? Do you think a government can prevent social media from neing used to coordinate the riots? What would you do if rioters were in your street? Do you think the riots will continue? What questions would you like to ask a rioter? What comes to mind when you think of London? Have you been there? Have their been riots in your town or city recently? If so, why? Do you trust the police to help you when you’re in need? Why or why not? Have you ever had to use violence to protect yourself?   How much force should the police use against rioting youths?  Do you believe the rioters are justified? Should 12-year old rioters be punished? If so, how? Turning Vigilante: Would you become a vigilante to protect your property?   Morality Why do people seem to enjoy rioting and looting? What does this say about human nature? Do we only feel guilty about things because we’ve been taught to feel guilty?   Back Home A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZESL questions and discussion topics about the London Riots 2011 for use when teaching English as a foreign or second language. Discussion topics questions and ideas for teaching Adult ESL English as a foreign language / teaching abroad.Discussion topics questions and ideas for teaching Adult ESL English as a foreign language / teaching abroad, ESL lessons, speaking practice, debate clubs, lesson add-ons, and more.