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Lesson 7-8�Our Traditions

Grade 10 Advanced

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Lesson Objectives��1. Learners will discover new vocabulary about the Emirati � Traditions �2. Learners will learn more about their traditions. �3. Learners will write a paragraph about their favourite tradition. 4. Language: Past Simple Tense

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Starter: Learners will discover new vocabulary about the Emirati Traditions (www.wordwall.com)

Activity 1

Activity 2

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Reading: Learners will learn more about their traditions. �(MS Teams + Quizizz)

How many Emirati traditions can you think of? Send your answers on MS Teams Chat.

Now scan the article. How many traditions on your list were mentioned?

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Lessons 7–8 Our traditions

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Keywords

Lesson Objectives

  • Read and identify the main points
  • Infer the meaning of unknown words

CB 31

CB 32

Vocabulary

hospitality, ancient, folklore, greeting, generous

Looking Back

1 a; 2 d; 3 e; 4 b; 5 c

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Starter: Learners will discover new vocabulary about the Emirati Traditions (www.wordwall.com)

Activity 1

Activity 2

Activity 3

Activity 3

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Activity 1 (5 Workbook)

Emirati folklore includes dance, music and poetry.

Hospitality in the UAE is shown through welcoming guests and offering big feasts.

Dhaya Fort is an ancient building in Ras Al Khaimah.

Emirati values include keeping strong family ties.

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Lessons 7–8 Our traditions

Term 1 Week 9

Keywords

Lesson Objectives

  • Read and identify the main points
  • Infer the meaning of unknown words

CB 31

CB 33

Reading

Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?

hospitality, ancient, folklore, greeting, generous

Looking Back

1 Emirati greetings come from the different cultures that live in THE Gulf region.

2 Emirati greetings are very quick with little talking.

3 The Majlis was a tent where business meetings took place.

4 To play Al Boom, children have to know how to sail large fishing boats.

5 Emirati women use henna when celebrating special occasions.

6 At Eid, Emiratis give Eidiya money to poor families as a donation.

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Lessons 7–8 Our traditions

Term 1 Week 9

Keywords

Lesson Objectives

  • Read and identify the main points
  • Infer the meaning of unknown words

CB 31

CB 33

Reading

Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?

hospitality, ancient, folklore, greeting, generous

Looking Back

1 Emirati greetings come from the different cultures that live in the UAE.

2 Emirati greetings are very quick with little talking.

3 The Majlis was a tent where business meetings took place.

4 To play Al Boom, children have to know how to sail large fishing boats.

5 Emirati women use henna when celebrating special occasions.

6 At Eid, Emiratis give Eidiya money to poor families as a donation.

1 F; 2 F; 3 T; 4 F; 5 T; 6 F

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Activity 3 : Workbook

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a

b

c

j

f

l

e

g

h

k

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Lessons 7–8 Our traditions

Term 1 Week 9

Keywords

Lesson Objectives

  • Read and identify the main points
  • Infer the meaning of unknown words

CB 31

WB 32

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word

hospitality, ancient, folklore, greeting, generous

Looking Back

1 hospitality; 2 ancient; 3 folklore; 4 greetings

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a

b

c

Past continuous

Past simple

Used to

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Activity 4 : Workbook

In the Emirates, businessmen used to meet in a tent.

In the Emirates, people used to travel or move by camels..

In the Emirates, people used to live in tribes.

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Language: Past Simple Tense (ALEF Lesson)

What are the rules for a Past Simple Tense sentence?

ALEF LESSON 20

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Writing: Learners will write a paragraph about their favourite tradition. (Padlet)

Look at the information about traditions article again. Which is your favourite tradition.

Write a short paragraph and share it on Padlet.