What’s Happening in Our Country? Talking About National News
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about news and important events in your country.
- Talk about changes happening in your country.
- Read a news article about new projects or plans.
- Listen to a news report about the economy.
- Write a letter to a government official about something important to you.
Key Words:
- News: Information about new or important events.
- Current events: Things that are happening right now.
- Election: A time when people vote to choose their leaders.
- Politics: The activities of the government and making decisions for a country.
- Economy: The system of how money is made and used in a country.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Where do you get your news from? (TV, internet, radio, newspapers, friends?)
- What are some important things happening in your country right now?
- Are there any problems in your country that you’d like to see changed?
Let’s Read!
In Country X, they just had an election. The new president is the youngest person ever to have this job! People hope the new president will bring good changes. There are some problems in the economy, but people are working together to try to make things better.
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short news clip about a potential economic recession and how people are getting involved in activities to help make things better.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a news reporter. The other is an expert on a current event. The reporter asks questions, and the expert explains the situation.
Example:
- Reporter: “Can you explain what this new law will change?”
- Expert: “This law will help protect the environment by making companies reduce their pollution.”
Homework:
Write a short letter to a government official (like the president or your mayor). Tell them about an issue that you care about and what you think they should do about it.
Extra Fun:
If you can, watch or listen to a news report in English. Try to understand the main story and any new words they use.
