3M - lesson 17: countries & cultures

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lesson 17: countries & cultures

Lesson plan

• Riddles
• Homework check
• Countries & cultures

Riddle 1

You bury me when I’m alive and dig me up when I’m dead. What am I?

Answer

a plant

Riddle 2

Three eyes have I, all in a row; when the red one opens, all freeze like the snow. 

Answer

traffic light

Homework check

ex. 29 & 30 p. 53

Countries & cultures

Do you know who the Maori people are? Where are they from?

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The people in New Zealand speak different languages. Which language is spoken by most people?

4% of the people in New Zealand speak the Māori language called Te Reo. What things do they do to make sure this language won't disappear and will stay important?

What things do you have to do when you perform ‘hongi’, a Māori greeting?

Writing

Do you know any other countries that have a special way of greeting each other? Look for information about this on the internet and then write a short text about greetings around the world. Write 100 to 120 word (in word).

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