Role play

You have read some texts about vending machines. Now you are to divide into 4 groups and organize debates. Adduce your arguments. Don’t forget to be polite. You can use additional resources, if necessary.

1^st group: You are the owner of a vending machine company. For many years you have supplied vending machines for crisps, chocolate, sweets and fizzy drinks to local schools. Schools are a main part of your business and you make a lot of money from the machines in schools. You think that students have the right to choose the snacks they like.

2^nd group: You are the president of the school’s parents’ association. You are worried about the increase in overweight students but you understand that students need to be able to buy some snacks at school. You would like the vending machines to offer only healthy snacks like fruit, cereal bars and water, but you realise that the machines make a lot of money for the school.

3^rd group: You are a student at the school. You use the vending machines every day to buy your snacks for break time. You think you have quite a balanced diet and think that you should be able to choose the type of snacks you have. You want the vending machines to stay because you often get hungry during the day and the machines are very convenient.

4^th group: You are a student at the school. You think that the vending machines should be removed. Some of your friends have crisps and chocolate instead of lunch every day and you are worried about their health. You believe the school should offer some healthier options.