Les 1 - Blokuur Intro Language & Culture

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Les 1 P5 - Blokuur Intro Language & Culture

What will you need EVERY lesson:

• The book you will do your Book Presentation on
• Your laptop, signing in to LessonUp
• Pen and paper to write down your unique ideas
• Flexibility to work in small groups & Bravery to share your ideas with the class 

PO: book presentation

Aftekeningen: 
> Language & culture lessons opdrachten gedaan
> Book club session gedaan

Reading time in your book presentation book

Book reflection writing assignment

Write freely about your book for a couple of minutes.
So far, what's the best thing about your book? A passage? A sentence? Any character? Use of language? ...?

Language & culture week 1

speaking and being

Speaking & being

Kubra Gumusay

Read the intro via the link
(and Chapter 2 from handout?)

www.google.nl

DDU: Denken-Delen-Uitwisselen

1) Take notes by yourself
2) Discuss in small groups
3) Share with class

The effect of English 1

Think about the comedy workshop in Poperinge: the language language was an entry point into understanding British culture (through comedy). Also reflect upon what we have just read/shared. 

How do you think that learning to speak and think in English effect us culturally speaking? 
Discuss in a small group. 

Individual writing assignment

Language and culture are deeply connected. Think about how language influences culture and how culture influences language.

Tips

Use clear and simple sentences.

Organize your essay into paragraphs.

Make sure to give examples to support your ideas.

Don’t worry about making it perfect—focus on expressing your thoughts clearly.

IntroductionExplain what language and culture are, and why they are important.

Connection Between Language and Culture: Describe how language can shape cultural identity and how culture can influence the way people speak.

Examples: Provide at least two examples of how language reflects cultural values or traditions.

Personal Reflection: Reflect on your own experiences. How has learning a new language influenced your understanding of other cultures? How has your culture influenced the way you learn and use a new language?

Conclusion: Summarize the main points of your essay and explain why understanding the relationship between language and culture is important.