Enjoying the fall

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Our Agenda1. Agenda

2. Objectives

3. Introductions

4. Activity 1: Class discussion

5. Activity 2: Review vocabulary

6. Activity 3: Listen to a dialogue

7. Activity 4: Outdoor and indoor fall activities

8. Activity 5: Case studies

9. Activity 6: Dictation

Workshop Objectives

1. To learn 8 new words

2. To learn some fun outdoor and indoor fall activities

• What is your name?

• Where are you from?

Introductions

Join us in a group discussion

Activity 1

Do you like the fall?

Group discussion

Do you like the fall?

What are your favourite fall activities?

Group discussion

Let’s review the vocabulary

Activity 2

Activity one: Vocabulary Review

Member of a nation

To not be able to leave the house because it’s too cold to go outside

To take a walk outside

A cold day

To cut a face into a pumpkin

To take a ride in the car for a day

To clean leaves in your yard

Natural lights that can be seen in the north in the fallTo go for a walk on a trail

stuck in the housego on a road tripgo on a hike

carve a pumpkintake a stroll

aurora borealis

chill in the air

rake some leaves

Activity two: fill-in-the- blank

1. It’s too cold, I think we are going to be ___________________ today.

2. Lets __________________ . Halloween is coming soon.

3. There’s a _________________ . You should wear a hat.

4. Would you like to ____________________ to visit our friend Mark in Brandon?

5. Let’s ___________________ at Birds’ Hill Park.

6. Look up! Do you see the _________________________ ?

7. Let’s clean up this yard and _________________________ .

8. Let’s go outside and _______________________ .

chill in the airAurora borealisTake a stroll stuck in the house

rake some leavescarve a pumpkin

go on a road tripgo on a hike

Let’s listen to a dialogue

Activity 3

What are some great fall activities that Johanna and Margarita discuss?

Listen to a dialogue: Johanna

Margarita

Johanna

Margarita

Johanna

Margarita

Johanna

Margarita

Johanna

Margarita

Hi Margarita, how was your weekend?

It was wonderful, but it was a big reminder that the summer is over!

I know. You sound sad about that!

It’s getting cold! I don’t want to be stuck in the house all day.

I understand, but there are lots of things you can do outdoors!

Such as what?

Well, if it’s not too cold, you could take a stroll or go on a hike.

I guess so. Hey, one thing we did last week was watch the northern lights. They were fantastic! We were a little cold while watching, but they were so beautiful the weather didn’t really bother us!

That’s great Margarita! Did you know that the scientific name for the northern lights is Aurora Borealis?

I didn’t know that. They sure are beautiful!

Listen to a dialogue: Johanna

Margarita

Johanna

Margarita

Johanna

Margarita

Johanna

Margarita

Johanna

Margarita

That is for sure. But, you know, there are more things you do when there’s a chill in the air.

Go ahead! I’m listening.

You could rake some leaves with your children.

Ok, we’ve been talking about outdoor activities. What if it’s too cold to be outside?

Halloween is coming. You could carve a pumpkin.

I could also bake a pumpkin pie with my children.

Now you are talking!

I just thought of a way to combine indoor and outdoor activities. I could go on a road trip. That way I could be outdoors and still be warm.

Now you have many good ideas! I think you’ll have a great fall.

I think so too. Thank you!

Let’s discuss some great outdoor fall activities

Activity 4

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1. You could watch the Aurora borealisThe “northern lights” are stunning beginning in late fall.

2. You could rake some leavesThis activity will give you exercise and keep you warm!

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3. You could watch the geese fly homeYour children will love this activity!

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4. You could take your kids out trick or treating

Going with your children will keep them safe.

Note: If the lights are off pass by to another house. This means the homeowners are not participating in Halloween.

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5. You could go on a road tripYou can enjoy the great outdoors, and stay warm!

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6. You could play in the park

Enjoy the colours!

7. You could go for a hike

Walking will keep you warm!

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On a hike, you never know who you might meet!

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But what if it’s too cold?

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Let’s discuss some great indoor fall activities

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1. You could decorate your house for Halloween

Activities are always more fun with friends and family!

2. You could visit the museum

You can also learn history in a warm environment!

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3. You could carve a pumpkin

Keep the seeds and roast them. They are delicious!

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4. You could bake a pie

Then drink a warm beverage and chat with friends or family!

5. You could play a board game

Just another good reason to get together with friends and family

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6. You could have dinner by candle light

Start a new tradition!

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Case studies

• Read the studies and answer the questions.

Activity 5

Case Study 1

Jon and his brother are worried because it is getting cold outside. Their favourite sports are football and baseball.

What advice would you give the brothers?

Case Study 2

It’s late October, Simbaljeet is wondering what seasonal activities she can participate in with her children.

Any ideas for Simbaljeet?

Case Study 3

Shamsun will be arriving in Canada some time in November. She is from Bangladesh, so she is not used to the cold. She heard that Fall time in Manitoba can be very beautiful, but she doubts it.

What would you tell her?

Dictation

• Write what you hear!

Activity 6

Dictation 1

The fall season begins in late September with the autumnal equinox.

Dictation 2

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, can be seen in the fall in northern areas.

Dictation 3

Even when there’s a chill in the air, there are still lots of things you can do outside. You can go for a stroll or take a walk.

Dictation 4

If it’s too cold, but you still want to be outside, why don’t you go for a road trip? This will give you the opportunity to be outside in the great outdoors and be warm at the same time.

Dictation 5

Pumpkin pie is a common fall food in Manitoba. You can carve the pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern, then roast the seeds and make pumpkin pie.

Review: What did you learn today?

• 8 new words

• Some outdoor and indoor fall activities

Thanks for attending.

See you next time!