Unit 15 ( There was a great celebration)
Pupil’s book page 60 ex 1 (Listen and read)
Picture 1
Samira: We enjoyed Independence Day. There were crowds on the streets. There weren’t many cars. People were talking and laughing.
Laila: There were a lot of national flags. People were waving the flags.
Picture 2
Laila: There was a lot of noise! There were planes in the sky.
Samira: There was a band in the street. The band was playing our national song
Picture 3
Laila: There were some important people there.
Samira: They were talking about Jordan and about our King.
Laila: There wasn’t any noise. The people were listening carefully.
Picture 4
Laila: There were some colourful fireworks at night.
Samira: Yes, there was a beautiful display. The crowds enjoyed it.
Laila: It was a great celebration
Pre reading questions
- Have you been in a big celebration? Yes, I have/No, I haven't
- Look at these
King national flag band fireworks crowds
While reading questions
- When is the Independence Day? 25th may.
- Where were the crowds? On the street.
- What were they doing? They were talking and laughing
- Were people waving national flags? Yes, they were.
- Was it noisy? Yes, it was
6-What two things made the noise? There were planes in the sky. There was a band in the street.
7-What was the band playing? The band was playing our national song
8-Were the people listening carefully? Yes, they were
9-When were the fireworks? At night
10-What were the crowds enjoying? They were enjoying the beautiful display.
Post reading questions
- According to your experience of Independence Day last year, have you seen the planes? Do people wave flags? Have you seen the fireworks? Pupil’s own answers