運動会ってみんな参加しなきゃいけないの？英語で考えよう！

　学校で最大行事の一つ、運動会の季節ですね。運動会楽しみ！という声を良く聞きますが、実は、憂鬱に思っている生徒さんも意外に多いですよ。
　豊田もその一人でした。
本日は下記の課題を英語でディスカッションしてみましょう！


Q: Do you think it is OK if a student chooses not to join group activities like sports day ?
（運動会のような学校行事に参加しない生徒がいても良いと思いますか？

A: I think (it is / it is not) OK because...

First, ...

Also, ...

For example, ...

So, I believe ...

◆ 賛成派と反対派でのディベート例
Agree side:

Some students have anxiety or health problems.

Forcing them to join may cause stress.

Respecting choice is part of diversity.

Disagree side:

Group activities build teamwork and school spirit.

It’s a chance to make memories.

If everyone chooses not to join, the event won’t work.


★ Short Text
Title: Yuki Doesn’t Want to Join Sports Day

Yuki is a junior high school student in Japan. Every year, her school has a sports day. Most students are excited about the games and cheering. But Yuki feels nervous.

She doesn’t like running in front of many people. Loud sounds and big crowds make her feel stressed. She also has asthma, so she gets tired easily.

Her teacher says, “Everyone must join. It’s a school tradition.” But Yuki talks with her parents and writes a letter to the teacher. She explains her feelings and health condition.

Some classmates say, “That’s not fair! We all have to do it.” Others say, “It’s okay. People are different.”

Now, the teacher thinks about it. Should Yuki be allowed to sit out?

★Vocabulary Support
WordMeaning (日本語)
nervous緊張している、不安な
crowd群衆、人ごみ
stressedストレスを感じている
asthmaぜんそく
tradition伝統

★Comprehension & Discussion Questions
Why doesn’t Yuki want to join sports day?

Do you think Yuki’s reason is OK? Why or why not?

If you were her classmate, what would you say to her?

Is it important to listen to each student’s situation?

What would you do if you were the teacher?