H3b 08-03 listening/speaking/reading

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3,4

Welcome

This class:
- listening to a video
- reading and speaking practice

Before we start

Who is this?

Why is he famous?

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

 - Well-known biologist

- Famous for his BBC wild-life
documentaries

- Now also on Netflix

- Has multiple animal species named after him

- Has a new research ship named after him as well

The video

Together we will watch a short video. While watching answer the following questions: 

1. What do these difficult times show, according to David Attenborough?

2.  What is going to happen in Glasgow?

3.  What is his new year's wish?

What is happening in Glasgow?

What is David's wish for 2021?

Speaking assignment

At 01:22, David Attenborough says:

“… let’s think about what each of us can do. What positive changes can we make in our own lives?”

Think of two or more positive changes you can make in your life. You might get chosen to explain your ideas.

Writing assignment

You have heard several ways to positively change your life.
Take one  (1) idea and write a convincing short paragraph. The goal of this work is to explain and convince others to also make this positive change.

Write about 100 words

Reading

Together we will read a short article.

After we are done reading, think about how this article relates (is gelinkt aan) the video message from David Attenborough