Inspiring dreamers & heroes
Are you crazy?
It's only a crazy dream until you do it. Serena Williams.
If they tell you your dream is impossible, prove them wrong.
If they call you crazy, fine!
How many crazy synonyms can you find on the videos?
Task 1 : I have a dream
In this task we'll listen to Dr Martin Luther King's famous speech on Civil Rights
You fill in the Dreamers grid with info you look up online
Compare King 's fight with Childish Gambino. How do they fight for their dreams differently?
Share the link again of your grid in google classroom
This is America
George Floyd (2020)
& The Tik-Tok Revolution
Task 2 : Other Dreamers, other dreamers
In this task you will choose 2 dreamers from this list.
Listen to them and fill in the Dreamers' Grid with their information.
Share the link in google classroom
Task 3 : Steve Jobs
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.
Share the link in google classroom
VOCABULARY PLUS: On American College life
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?
Task 4 : Language
In this task we will learn some grammar
Past Perfect
Conditionals
Task 5 : My role model, a hero
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 one role model description
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
Role Model: A hero that inspires you
Example of a role model description
A2-B1 LEVEL
A role model for me is my little brother. His name is Joan. He is 11 years old and he's in 6th year in primary school in our town.
He has a physical disability. He loves playing sports and doesn't like to be quiet at home. His favourite moment of the day is when he walks our dog out, Piga. They are close friends and they always sleep together. My brother didn't speak well when he was little and had to learn with speech therapy, but now he communicates better and is more confident. He is courageous, brave and cheerful, even though he sometimes feels exhausted. Plus, he is always smiling and lifting everyone's spirits.
I look up to him and he is my hero because he fights everyday to have an ordinary life although he struggles more than most people.
B2 LEVEL
My role model is my younger brother, Joan, who is eleven years old and currently in his sixth year of primary school in our hometown.
Joan lives with a physical disability, yet his enthusiasm for sports is remarkable; he prefers active pursuits over staying idle at home. His most cherished time of the day is when he takes our dog, Piga, for a walk. Their bond is strong, evidenced by their inseparable companionship and shared sleeping space. Despite initial challenges in speech during his early years, requiring intervention through speech therapy, Joan has made significant strides in communication, enhancing his self-confidence. He embodies courage, bravery, and a cheerful disposition, consistently maintaining a positive attitude even in the face of fatigue. His constant smile and uplifting presence have a profound impact on those around him.
Joan's daily life is an inspiring journey. He faces greater challenges than most, yet his determination to lead a normal life is admirable. I deeply respect and admire him; he is my hero, demonstrating the true essence of resilience and perseverance.
Language
Adjectives to describe your ROLE MODEL, a hero, a dreamer.
Task rules
Write a text of 100 words (B1) and 180 (B2).
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 in classroom and your sites.
Include at least 3 positive adjectives and 3 negative adjectives from this list to describe this person.
Bonus points if you use phrasal verbs and conditionals.
Task 6 : Thanksgiving
In this task we will learn about Thanksgiving
Follow instructions in Google classroom for the task
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Task checklist from section 2