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This Month This month we’re feeling festive! We feature Christmas around the world and a once in a lifetime supermoon!

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Christmas Around the World Nature

Natural Beauty

Merry Christmas! And a Happy New Year! From the

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What can you see in the picture? What do you think is the topic of the lesson?

Michael Coghlan- Boy Santas Being Snapped

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Global News

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Watch the video and listen carefully. As you watch the video, write some notes about what you see. After share your ideas with a partner.

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soulchristmas - the seven principles of kwanzaa

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2016 is nearly over and people all over the world are celebrating the year-end holidays in their own unique and traditional way. In other parts of the world they have their own traditions and festivals. This makes the holiday season a perfect time to learn about new cultures. Here are three different traditions from three very different cultures. Kwanzaa in the U.S. Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration for African-American culture. It was first celebrated in 1966 and is one of the fastest growing holidays. A Kwanzaa celebration includes lots of singing and drumming. Ta Chiu in Hong Kong People in Hong Kong pray to the gods asking that they will receive their wishes for the next year. Priests read the names of everybody at the celebration and put a list of names on a paper horse and then set it on fire. The smoke then carries the names up to the gods! Argentina In Argentina, Christmas takes place in the summertime and barbecues and fireworks are common. The family gathers on Christmas Eve for a big party that continues all night long. At midnight, gifts are exchanged. Children leave their shoes next to their beds to be filled with candies and small toys.

Review

After reading the article write an appropriate headline above it.

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Activities

After reading the article please complete the following activities. Try using Kahoot and get a better score than your friends!

Words Match the words to a similar meaning word and then read again to see how the word was used in the text. Some words may be difficult so ask your teacher and your classmates.

Traditional Weeklong Celebration Unique

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Pray

Wish Party Old fashioned All week Special

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Students Teacher

Or try this activity instead, touch the ‘Students’ button and enter the pin code given by your teacher on your smartphone, tablet or PC. To learn more about how to use Kahoot, visit their website; https://getkahoot.com/ .

Fluency 3-2-1. Speak about the topics below for 3 minutes, then 2 minutes and finally for 1 minute. The listener can give reactions only. Then change partners. Try to use the new words above. Topic 1 – A Christmas present I really want is… Topic 2 – Christmas in my country is… Topic 3 – The best way to celebrate the end of the year is…

Your Own Time Search the internet and find out about Christmas around the world. Use your notebooks and prepare enough to speak for at least 2 minutes. Take a look at the Innews Pinterest site too. Here are some key words - type them into Google; Christmas around the world Different cultures and Christmas Christmas in (Finland) 6

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Special Events Don Graham - Mission Inn Lights

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Special Events

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Your English

Looking back on what you have studied, discuss the following items.

Conversation Strategies Time to review – Below are the key words related to the strategies that you have studied. Please try to use them naturally in conversation. Click on the picture to expand the image. Test your strategies using your phone!

Conversation Strategies Reactions (R)

Follow up Questions (FQ)

Checking Understanding (CU)

Respond to good or bad news, show surprise or express interest. Study these reactions and learn how to use them naturally.

A good follow up question helps your group to explore more ideas and also it shows interest in the subject and speaker. Add a reaction and then an appropriate FQ.

If you don’t understand, or cannot find the correct word during conversation – you can ask your group or partner to explain or help.

Okay I see Yeah Right

Who...? Where...? When...? What...? Which...? Why...? What...? How...? Do you...? Can you...? Have you...?

When listening...

When speaking...

Is that clear? Do you understand? How do you say (…) in English?

Sorry, I don’t understand Can you explain?

That’s cool/interesting.

English

Really? Are you kidding?

Oh no! That`s too bad! Sounds terrible! Tell me more.

Opinions

Reasons

Examples

Agree and Disagree

Expressing and sharing your ideas is important way to learn more and challenge yourself. When you want to ask for and give an opinion use the phrases below.

After hearing an opinion or expressing your own idea – follow up and ask for a reason or give a reason to support your opinion.

You can give examples to support your opinions and reasons – and make your conversation more interesting and colourful.

If you think the same way use the agree strategy. Also, don’t be afraid to disagree! you will be able to share more opinions.

Asking for Opinions (AO)

Asking for Reasons (AR)

Asking for Examples (AE)

Agree (A)

What do you think? What’s your opinion? What does everyone think?

Why (do you think so?) How come? Can you tell me why?

For example? For Instance?

I agree! Good point!

Preparation

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Students Teacher

With your partner brainstorm words, ideas(GE)and phrases Giving Opinions (GO) Giving Reasons some (GR) Giving Examples Disagree (D)about ‘politics’. Think about in my opinion One reason is… Can you give For example...For I’m sorry but I disagree… andInPersonally outside of your country. anyinstance... examples? speaking, I think... Another reason is… One (another) example is… Nice idea, but I disagree… It’s (mainly/partly) because…

Christmas & New Year

Conversation Talk about the following topics for 8 minutes per group. Make sure you use all the phrases above to use all of the strategies you have studied and used over the term.

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1. Do you celebrate Christmas in a special way? 2. What kind of interesting things do you do for Christmas in your home country? 3. What do you and your family plan to do for the year-end holidays? 4. How was this year? What were the high and low points?

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Special Events Johan Lange - IMG_1426

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Review

Below make some notes about the new ideas that you have learned today and also what new words and phrases you have studied and used. Please study at home to improve your knowledge and understanding.

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Nature

What can you see in the picture? What do you think is the topic of the lesson?

Arches National Park - Supermoon at Turret Arch

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English

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Global News

Touch here to view the video!

Watch the video and listen carefully. As you watch the video, write some notes about what you see. After share your ideas with a partner.

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Dec 16 Health

English

Fraser Mummery - Supermoon!

Last month, in November on the 14th did you all brave the cold weather and spot the ‘super moon’ that appeared in the night time skies? For some they missed the chance as the weather was cloudy and obscured the moon from our sights. However, that was not the last time this year for an opportunity to gaze upon this rare event – the next super full moon is forecasted to appear on December 14th too. Let’s hope for better and clearer skies! Experts and space gazers predict that the moon will appear approximately 14% bigger and at least 30% brighter. With a better view, many people are expecting this event to be one of the most beautiful sights and to take advantage of viewing our moon at its closest point to Earth. Not only do the stars and the night sky amaze us with their beauty but also the natural wonders that are here on earth. Nevertheless, make sure to put super moon day in your diary and hope for good weather!

Review

After reading the article write an appropriate headline above it.

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Nature

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Activities

After reading the article please complete the following activities. Try using Kahoot and get a better score than your friends!

Words Match the words to a similar meaning word and then read again to see how the word was used in the text. Some words may be difficult so ask your teacher and your classmates.

English

Spot Obscured Opportunity Gaze Approximately

Watch deeply Chance See About Covered

Touch below to play!

Students Teacher

Or try this activity instead, touch the ‘Students’ button and enter the pin code given by your teacher on your smartphone, tablet or PC. To learn more about how to use Kahoot, visit their website; https://getkahoot.com/ .

Fluency 3-2-1. Speak about the topics below for 3 minutes, then 2 minutes and finally for 1 minute. The listener can give reactions only. Then change partners. Try to use the new words above. Topic 1 – Some beautiful natural sights are… Topic 2 – I would love to see (…) because… Topic 3 – We need to protect our nature more…for example…

Your Own Time Search the internet and find out about the most beautiful places on Earth. Use your notebooks and prepare enough to speak for at least 2 minutes. Take a look at the Innews Pinterest site too. Here are some key words - type them into Google; Hubble images of the stars The Earth amazing pictures Naturally beautiful places in the world 14

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Nature

Bernard Spragg. NZ - Milford Sound New Zealand

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Nature

Dec 16

Your English

Looking back on what you have studied, discuss the following items.

Conversation Strategies Time to review – Below are the key words related to the strategies that you have studied. Please try to use them naturally in conversation. Click on the picture to expand the image. Test your strategies using your phone!

Conversation Strategies Reactions (R)

Follow up Questions (FQ)

Checking Understanding (CU)

Respond to good or bad news, show surprise or express interest. Study these reactions and learn how to use them naturally.

A good follow up question helps your group to explore more ideas and also it shows interest in the subject and speaker. Add a reaction and then an appropriate FQ.

If you don’t understand, or cannot find the correct word during conversation – you can ask your group or partner to explain or help.

Okay I see Yeah Right

Who...? Where...? When...? What...? Which...? Why...? What...? How...? Do you...? Can you...? Have you...?

That’s cool/interesting.

English

Really? Are you kidding?

Oh no! That`s too bad! Sounds terrible!

When listening...

When speaking...

Is that clear? Do you understand? How do you say (…) in English?

Sorry, I don’t understand Can you explain?

Tell me more.

Opinions

Reasons

Examples

Agree and Disagree

Expressing and sharing your ideas is important way to learn more and challenge yourself. When you want to ask for and give an opinion use the phrases below.

After hearing an opinion or expressing your own idea – follow up and ask for a reason or give a reason to support your opinion.

You can give examples to support your opinions and reasons – and make your conversation more interesting and colourful.

If you think the same way use the agree strategy. Also, don’t be afraid to disagree! you will be able to share more opinions.

Asking for Opinions (AO)

Asking for Reasons (AR)

Asking for Examples (AE)

Agree (A)

What do you think? What’s your opinion? What does everyone think?

Why (do you think so?) How come? Can you tell me why?

For example? For Instance?

I agree! Good point!

Preparation

Touch below to play!

Students Teacher

Giving Opinions (GO) Givingnotes Reasons (GR) Giving Examples (GE) Disagree (D) With your partner make and brainstorm words and phrases about beautiful nature. Then In my opinion One reason is… For example...For instance... I’m sorry but I disagree… exchange these withreason another group. Personally speaking, I think...ideasAnother is… One (another) example is… Nice idea, but I disagree… It’s (mainly/partly) because…

Beautiful Nature

Conversation Talk about the following topics for 8 minutes per group. Make sure you use all the phrases above to use all of the strategies you have studied and used over the term.

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1. What are your county’s most beautiful natural places – for example and why? 2. Which natural beauty spot would you like to see? – for example and why? 3. Which is more beautiful – looking at the stars or at Earth’s nature? 4. Do we do enough to protect our nature?

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Nature

Vikramdeep Sidhu - HDR pic @ Bathal

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Health

Dec 16

Review

Below make some notes about the new ideas that you have learned today and also what new words and phrases you have studied and used. Please study at home to improve your knowledge and understanding.

New Global Ideas

English

New Words & Phrases









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Compare this graph with your last one, how have you improved?!

lK ba Glo

Compare with your partner and explain your ranking. What did you do well? What do you need to improve?

g

5 4 3 2 1 0

Review yourself and be honest. 5 = Great! 0 = Not good at all. Draw a line and connect your rankings.

5 4 3 2 1 0



For this topic, how well did you do? Use the graph to review yourself.



Self Review

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Sources Here are our news, image and video sources from the internet. Please visit these places as they are full of extra information and are a great help if you want to further study this month’s stories. All of our images are taken from the Creative Commons - Flikr Account, you can view the originals by searching through thr Flikr website.

World Issues https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa

Nature science.nasa.gov.

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Images CCAC North Library - Holiday Displays Don Graham - Mission Inn Lights Johan Lange - IMG_1426 Michael Coghlan- Boy Santas Being Snapped soulchristmas - the seven principles of kwanzaa

Images Vikramdeep Sidhu - HDR pic @ Bathal Fraser Mummery - Supermoon! Arches National Park - Supermoon at Turret Arch Bernard Spragg. NZ - Milford Sound New Zealand. Jeff Zych - Yosemite

Wonman Kim - Holiday town gift wrap paper

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