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The Ad That Divided Christmas – ESL Lesson Plan

ESL lesson on AI generated Christmas ads exploring Coca Cola controversy and human versus AI creativity

Is AI Stealing the Christmas Spirit? A Ready-to-Teach Debate Lesson

Dive into the hottest debate in marketing and media with this compelling 90-minute lesson plan. When Coca-Cola swapped real actors for AI in its latest Christmas ad, the internet erupted. This ready-to-go resource turns that controversy into an engaging classroom experience that your B1-B2 students will love.

Students will:

  • Analyze iconic and AI-generated advertisements with a critical eye
  • Debate the ethical implications of AI in creative industries
  • Compare emotional impact using authentic vocabulary (soulless commercial, authentic connection, nostalgic feeling)
  • Collaborate on their own creative “AI vs Human” ad pitch
  • Develop critical thinking about technology’s role in our emotional lives

Perfect for: ESL/EFL teachers looking for timely, discussion-driven content that blends technology, ethics, and media literacy. This isn’t just another Christmas lesson – it’s a conversation about the future of creativity that will have your students passionately debating long after class ends.

Give your students a lesson that’s as current as today’s headlines and as timeless as the human need for real connection.

This lesson is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by The Coca-Cola Company. “Coca-Cola” is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company. Third-party videos are accessed via links to their official YouTube channels.

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Teach English through a real Christmas controversy – AI, emotion, and creativity collide!

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Students debating AI in advertising and practicing English vocabulary about authenticity, emotion, and media

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