Martin Luther King Jr. Day / New Year
Do you know anything about this man, Martin Luther King Jr.? In your notebook, write down anything that you know about him.
Do you know anything about this man, Martin Luther King Jr.? In your notebook, write down anything that you know about him.
Job? Family? School? Personal Information?
Job? Family? School? Personal Information?
Then let's learn about him.
Then let's learn about him.
First, watch and listen only to the video. Do not translate or use the subtitles ( 'cc'). Watch it a second time and use the subtitles (click 'cc' at the bottom of the video). Write down any new vocabulary. Tomorrow, watch the video again. This is good listening practice, and you can here the pronunciation of the words.
First, watch and listen only to the video. Do not translate or use the subtitles ( 'cc'). Watch it a second time and use the subtitles (click 'cc' at the bottom of the video). Write down any new vocabulary. Tomorrow, watch the video again. This is good listening practice, and you can here the pronunciation of the words.
Study the VOCABULARY
Study the VOCABULARY
READ
READ
In this story, there are 2 idioms:
In this story, there are 2 idioms:
*follow in his father's footsteps which means to do the same as a person before ( like a job ).
*follow in his father's footsteps which means to do the same as a person before ( like a job ).
and
and
*a way with words which means that they can express feelings and ideas in a beautiful way; speak well
*a way with words which means that they can express feelings and ideas in a beautiful way; speak well
**When you read this story, try to take some notes in your notebook to help you remember. Notes are NOT COMPLETE SENTENCES; they are the main / important ideas ( some words or phrases).
**When you read this story, try to take some notes in your notebook to help you remember. Notes are NOT COMPLETE SENTENCES; they are the main / important ideas ( some words or phrases).
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Answer these questions about the story on the form below. When you are finished, push the purple 'Submit' button at the bottom. I will check your answers and send you an e-mail with feedback on how you did.
Answer these questions about the story on the form below. When you are finished, push the purple 'Submit' button at the bottom. I will check your answers and send you an e-mail with feedback on how you did.
What are idioms? As I mentioned above, there were 2 idioms in the story about Dr. King. Watch the video below to learn or review what idioms are.
What are idioms? As I mentioned above, there were 2 idioms in the story about Dr. King. Watch the video below to learn or review what idioms are.
The last week of fall quarter lessons, we studied about New Years and 'New Year's resolutions'. Do you remember what 'New Year's resolutions' are? A New Year's resolution is a promise you make to yourself. January 1st (the first day of the New Year) is a good time to think about changes you want to make in your life. Popular resolutions are: stop smoking, lose weight, save more money or pay off debts, get more exercise, or learn a new skill such as a new language..... Below are some New Year's Resolution idioms. Study them.
The last week of fall quarter lessons, we studied about New Years and 'New Year's resolutions'. Do you remember what 'New Year's resolutions' are? A New Year's resolution is a promise you make to yourself. January 1st (the first day of the New Year) is a good time to think about changes you want to make in your life. Popular resolutions are: stop smoking, lose weight, save more money or pay off debts, get more exercise, or learn a new skill such as a new language..... Below are some New Year's Resolution idioms. Study them.
Match the idioms with their meanings below. Did you guess the meanings? Start with the meanings and match to the idiom. The first one is done for you.
Match the idioms with their meanings below. Did you guess the meanings? Start with the meanings and match to the idiom. The first one is done for you.
Example: a) 7
Example: a) 7
Check your answers by looking for the word 'ANSWERS' and click on the 'v' on the right side.
Check your answers by looking for the word 'ANSWERS' and click on the 'v' on the right side.
a) a new beginning/to start completely over.
a) a new beginning/to start completely over.
b) start something happening quickly and with enthusiasm.
b) start something happening quickly and with enthusiasm.
c) stop taking something you're addicted to( your body needs it - smoking, drugs, coffee, alcohol, etc.) completely without any replacement.
c) stop taking something you're addicted to( your body needs it - smoking, drugs, coffee, alcohol, etc.) completely without any replacement.
d) replace something old with something new.
d) replace something old with something new.
e) start completely over / start from the beginning without any previous work done.
e) start completely over / start from the beginning without any previous work done.
f) to start the action / make the opening first move.
f) to start the action / make the opening first move.
g) stop doing something you repeatedly do, like a bad habit ( examples: eating a lot of fast food / drinking too much coffee)
g) stop doing something you repeatedly do, like a bad habit ( examples: eating a lot of fast food / drinking too much coffee)
h) start to behave or act in a better or more responsible way.
h) start to behave or act in a better or more responsible way.
ANSWERS
ANSWERS
a) 7 b) 3 c) 6 d) 2 e) 5 f) 4 g) 1 h) 8
a) 7 b) 3 c) 6 d) 2 e) 5 f) 4 g) 1 h) 8
A survey done by"Great Joy", found 72% of the people surveyed said that 2020 made them openly think about what is really important in their lives. Of these people, 51% made New Year's resolutions. The top 3 resolutions for 2021 were:
A survey done by"Great Joy", found 72% of the people surveyed said that 2020 made them openly think about what is really important in their lives. Of these people, 51% made New Year's resolutions. The top 3 resolutions for 2021 were:
1) More self-care ( taking care of themselves)
1) More self-care ( taking care of themselves)
2) Taking care of their mental (mind) and physical (body) needs 3) Make stronger relationships with family and friends
2) Taking care of their mental (mind) and physical (body) needs 3) Make stronger relationships with family and friends
HOMEWORK: Answer the 4 questions below.
HOMEWORK: Answer the 4 questions below.
email me your answers -
email me your answers -
dbruckner@tacomacommunityhouse.org
dbruckner@tacomacommunityhouse.org
1) Do people in your country make 'New Year's resolutions'? 2) Is it a common practice to do this in your country? 3) Do you usually make New Year's resolutions? 4) Did you make any resolutions for 2021? If yes, what were they?
1) Do people in your country make 'New Year's resolutions'? 2) Is it a common practice to do this in your country? 3) Do you usually make New Year's resolutions? 4) Did you make any resolutions for 2021? If yes, what were they?