Module 3
Lesson 6
Communication Workshop
Writing a story
Before you start Read the newspaper article. Do you think Robert is a true hero? Why/Why not?
SB page 30, Exercise 1
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LITTLE GIRL FALLS TEN METRES INTO HANDS OF SUPER HERO Robert Smith was talking on his mobile phone in the street when he saw a little girl. She was hanging from a third-fl oor window across the street. Robert ran across the street and put out his arms. He was just in time to catch fi ve-year-old Daniela Burton before she hit the ground. After that, Robert was able to talk about what happened: “It’s good to feel you saved a child’s life, but I’m not a hero. I just did my duty.” |
1 Match the paragraphs of the story with these questions.
a. What happened in the end?
b. How did the person react? What did he do?
c. Who’s the hero? What was he doing? Where was he? What happened?
Answers a. 3; b. 2; c. 1
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SB page 30 / exercise 2
2 In pairs, imagine you were taking part in a rescue. Use the questions in exercise 1 to help you. Plan the story: What happened first? And then …?
Students’ own answers
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SB page 30 /exercise 3
Writing
3 Write your story in three paragraphs.
Example answer
Mazen Moussa was on a bus on his way to work when the driver got off to buy a newspaper. Mazen noticed that the bus was still moving – the driver forgot to put the brakes on. Mazen jumped to the driver’s seat and stopped the bus before it crashed into a tree. After that, everyone on the bus thanked Mazen for saving their lives
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Lesson 7
Language Development
SB page 30 / exercise 1
1 Here's part of a conversation with a young Jordanian pilot. Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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Interviewer: We just wanted to ask you some quick questions about the life of a pilot. How old were you when you first (1) _____ (fly)? Pilot: I started when I was 20. I (2) _____ (jump) for joy when I got my first licence. Interviewer: It must have been exciting for you. When did you first become interested in flying? Pilot: I always (3) _____ (attend) airshows with my family when I was younger. I (4) _____ (watch) one of Captain Omar Bilal's solo displays when I decided that I wanted to fl y too. Interviewer: Wasn't he one of the best pilots in Jordan? Pilot: He was one of the best pilots in the world! He even won the International Championship Award in Belgium in 1994. I'm sure I _____ (not/be) the only teenage boy watching who wanted to be a hero just like him when I was older. Interviewer: However, I'm sure not many of them (6) _____ (have) the talent. Pilot: That's very nice of you to say. Thank you |
Answers 1. flew; 2. was jumping; 3. attended; 4. was watching; 5. wasn’t; 6. had
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SB page 31 / exercise 3
3 Use these words to ask questions on the previous passage.
1. old / pilot / he / fl ying / was / the / How / ? / started / when
2. Who / to / pilot / airshows / the / with / ? / went
3. was / Who / hero / the / pilot's / ?
4. win / ? / Bilal / What / did / in / 1994 / award
Answers
1. How old was the pilot when he started flying?
2. Who went to airshows with the pilot?
3. Who was the pilot’s hero?
4. What award did Bilal win in 1994?
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SB page 31 / exercise 4
4 Now answer the questions from exercise 3.
Answers
1. The pilot was 20 when he started flying
2. The pilot’s family went to airshows with him.
3. Captain Omar Bilal was the pilot’s hero.
4. Bilal won the International Championship Award in 1994.
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SB page 31 / exercise 5
5 Match the words with the definitions.
a. Concentrating on something and giving it particular attention
b. The crime of stealing
c. Somebody who takes property from someone by force
d. Ready to face danger and do something courageous
e. Concerned with what is right or wrong
1. robber 2. brave 3. focused 4.theft 5. moral
Answers 1. c; 2. d; 3. a; 4. b; 5. e
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SB page 32
Crossword Puzzle
Read the clues and write the words in the puzzle
Across
1. An injury to your body that is made by a weapon
2. Thinking about what people need and trying to help them
3. To take hold of someone or something with a sudden or violent movement
4. To say that you will cause someone trouble if they don't do what you want
5. A person who serves in an army
Down
6. To give someone the courage or confidence to do something
7. Someone who always tells the truth and does not cheat or steal
8. Skilled at doing something or intelligent
9. Famous for being able to do something extremely well
Answers
Across 1. wound 2. caring 3. grab 4. threaten 5. soldier
Down 6. encourage 7. honest 8. clever 9. great
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SB page 32
Read the questions about Rufaida Al Aslamiya and set them as a task for the following class
Answer
Her full name was: Rufaida Bint Sa’ad Al Aslamiya. She was born in Yathrib (the pre-Islamic name for Medina).
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Lesson 8
Project
Heroes’ corridors
Before you start Find a large sheet of construction paper, coloured paper, cardboard, scissors, marker pens, a glue stick and sticky tape.
Your task is … To name your classroom, your school corridors and playground after male and female heroes, and to create street signs and murals in their honour.
A Your Årst assignment In groups: • Choose four heroes. They can be men or women, sportspeople, real or imaginary characters, alive or dead. • Make a list of them saying who they are or were and the reasons for giving their names to your classroom, the school corridors and the playground.
B Your second assignment • Discuss your choices with the whole class and vote to decide on your favourite heroes. • Make street signs and murals showing their deeds. • Stick them up in the corridors and present your information to your friends from other classes. Remember: ask for permission from your headmaster.
Ahmad Hassan
Zewail Mustafa Salameh
Nawal El Moutawakel
Zinedine Zidane
Nawal El Moutawakel l Mo CORRIDOR
First woman from a Muslim n fro country to win an Olympic win medal.
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