4th ESO: Surviving the Canadian Winter

       

Pre- Reading: What do you know about Canada?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada

1. 1       What is the capital of Canada?
2. 2       Who are the Inuit?
3. 3.      Where do they live?
4. 4.      What European countries colonized Canada?
5. 5.      When did Canada gain full independence?
6. 6.      What is the official language in Canada?
7. 7.      Where is Winnipeg?
8. 8.      What is the weather like in Canada?
9. 9.      What is Spongee?
10. 10.  How do people play spongee?

Go to your book pages 52 and 53.

Exercises: 1, 2, and 3.

Post- reading activity.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a cold climate (100-150 words)

Structure

Introduction

State the topic but do not give a personal opinion. Use only facts.

Expressions:

It is generally accepted that….

First paragraph.

Write two or three advantages. Justify them.

Expressions:

…offers (two/ three) main advantages…..

Second paragraph.

Write two or three disadvantages. Justify them.

Expressions:

However, there are disadvantages of …..

Third paragraph. Conclusion

Give your opinion about the topic. Include what do you think you would enjoy about life in a cold city (such as Winnipeg)? What do you think you would find difficult?

Expressions:

In conclusion, there are advantages and disadvantages of …..

However, in my opinion……..

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