Crazy? ok! how many synonyms can you find to the word "crazy"?
Real-life heroes and fiction heroes.... they all undertake a journey .
In this task we'll listen to DREAMERS: BLACK EMPOWERMENT but they deliver their message with different means.
You fill in the Dreamers grid with info you look up online
Compare King 's fight with Childish Gambino and Kendrick Lamar. How do they fight for their dreams differently?
Share the link again of your grid in google classroom
George Floyd (2020)
& The Tik-Tok Revolution
#Blacklivesmatter
MULTIMEDIA
While many mainstream rappers often focus on themes like drugs, sex, and money, Kendrick Lamar sets himself apart by incorporating in his lyrics themes of race, identity, oppression, spirituality and personal growth.
POETRY & HIP-HOP ACTIVISM
In this task you will choose 2 dreamers from this list or 2 dreamers of your interest.
Listen to them and fill in the Dreamers' Grid with their information.
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In this task we will listen to a College Graduation to listen to Steve Jobs
Listen to him and fill in the Dreamers' Grid with their information.
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VOCABULARY PLUS: On American College life
Sam Altman, The Age of Intelligence
Warm-up discussion
1. Have you ever made a decision that scared you at the time, but turned out to be one a good decision for you?
2. How important do you think it is to follow your curiosity and intuition when making decisions?
3. Do you believe that everything happens for a reason, or that we create our own paths in life?
4. Have you ever learned something that seemed irrelevant at the time, but later proved to be useful?
5. How do you balance following your passions and interests with practical considerations when making decisions about your future?
In this task we will learn some grammar
Past Perfect
Conditionals
In this task we will listen think about people or characters who inspire us and are role models to struggle and reach far.
We'll watch two examples of role models
We'll read role model descriptions
We'll learn vocabulary to describe our role model (positive and negative qualites our role model shows or never shows)
You write about your role model
A2-B1 LEVEL
A role model for me is my little sister. Her name is Joana. She is 11 years old and she's in 6th year in primary school in our town.
She has a physical disability. However, she loves playing sports and doesn't like to be quiet at home. Her favourite moment of the day is when she walks our dog out, Piga. They are close friends and they always sleep together. My sister didn't speak well when she was little and had to learn with speech therapy, but now she communicates better and is more confident. She is courageous, brave and cheerful, even though she sometimes feels exhausted. Plus, she is always smiling and lifting everyone's spirits.
I look up to her, and she is my hero because she fights every day to have an ordinary life, although she struggles more than most people.
B2-C1 LEVEL
A role model for me is my younger sister, Joana. She is 11 years old and currently in her final year of primary school. Despite her young age, she has already faced more challenges than most people, as she was born with a physical disability.
What stands out the most about Joana is her boundless energy and love for sports. She is always on the move and never one to sit still at home. One of her favourite activities is taking our dog, Piga, for a walk. They share a special bond and even sleep together at night.
As a child, Joana struggled with speech, which required years of speech therapy. Today, however, she speaks more fluently and has gained confidence in expressing herself. Her courage, positivity, and resilience are truly inspiring, even on the days when she feels tired or overwhelmed. She never lets her challenges get the best of her and continues to greet each day with a smile, lifting the spirits of everyone around her.
I admire Joana deeply because, despite her struggles, she strives every day to live an ordinary life. She is, without a doubt, my hero and a constant source of inspiration.
Adjectives B2 level to describe your ROLE MODEL, a hero, a dreamer.
Write a text of 100 words (B1), 180 (B2) or 220 (C1)
You can follow the model given
Write it on a piece of paper. You have 30 minutes to hand it to your teacher. Your teacher will correct it and then you'll post it on classroom and your sites.
Include at least 3 adjectives from the lists to describe this person.
Include at least ONE conditional sentence (if) and a phrasal verb. Bonus points for more than one!
In this task we will learn about Thanksgiving
Follow instructions in Google classroom for the task
Task checklist from section 2