Engels Keti koti

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What is freedom and its importance?

Keti Koti

"Keti Koti," means "Broken Chains" in Sranantongo, a language spoken in Suriname.

Keti Koti is celebrated on July 1st to mark the abolition of slavery in Suriname in 1863.

Listening activity

Watch the video
Discuss themes of the clip 

how it relates to the history of slavery and freedom.

What is the theme?

How is the theme related to slavery and freedom?

ABOLITION

Colonialism

a country controls another country or area

Freedom

the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.

Exploit

make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).

Heritage

property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.

Emancipation

the freeing of someone from slavery

Group Work (20 minutes)

Make a group of four 

Create a poster that represents Keti Koti

include images, words, and short descriptions

Use the vocabulary words 

Homework

Write a short paragraph (150 words) 

What is Keti Koti?

 Why Keti Koti is an important day?

Have a nice Keti Koti 

& a fun weekend !