Made by Natalie Nathu
Lesson 4:
In this lesson you will be learning about the Canadian values and customs. You will do this by watching a short video and completing tasks.
At the end of the lesson:
1. At the end of this lesson, you can demonstrate your understanding of Canadian values and customs by answering questions.
2. At the end of this lesson, you can use your knowledge of Canadian culture and customs to create a brief presentation describing important elements of Canadian culture to a visitor from another country.
Planning for this lesson:
What do we already know about Canada?
Watch a video & answer questions.
Canadian words and a fun crossword puzzle.
Make a presentation.
What did we learn in this lesson?
At the end of the lesson:
1. At the end of this lesson, you can demonstrate your understanding of Canadian values and customs by answering questions.
2. At the end of this lesson, you can use your knowledge of Canadian culture and customs to create a brief presentation describing important elements of Canadian culture to a visitor from another country.
Planning for this lesson:
What do we already know about Canada?
Watch a video & answer questions.
Canadian words and a fun crossword puzzle.
Make a presentation.
What did we learn in this lesson?
Think about what you already know about Canada. Use the Padlet below to share your ideas with your classmates.
Can you mention 2 things about Canadian culture?
Then discuss with your classmates why you choose these ideas.
We can use different types of strategies to understand an audio or video fragment.
Let's practice with these!
Before watching:
Let's start by predicting what we think this video is about.
During watching:
We are now going to use selective listening: this is when you listen for specific information in an audio or video fragment.
Look for these answers while watching the video and note it down on a paper or in a separate word document.
After watching:
When you are done watching the video, note down the answers to these following questions:
In order to complete this lesson, you will need these answers. So don't lose them!
Let's practice with these!
Before watching:
Let's start by predicting what we think this video is about.
- Take a look at the name of the video and write down one thing for yourself that you expect to learn from this video.
During watching:
We are now going to use selective listening: this is when you listen for specific information in an audio or video fragment.
Look for these answers while watching the video and note it down on a paper or in a separate word document.
- Why do Canadians apologize so frequently?
- How much tip is usually left in Canada when dining out or using a service such as a hairdresser?
After watching:
When you are done watching the video, note down the answers to these following questions:
- What are the 3 key values in Canadian culture?
- What makes Canadian culture different or similar to yours?
In order to complete this lesson, you will need these answers. So don't lose them!
Video by: Learn English by Pocket Passport
Vocabulary:
Look at the vocabulary list below. Take 8 minutes to study the words and their meanings.
Maple Leaf: The picture of the maple leaf is on the Canadian flag.
Poutine: Poutine is a yummy food from Canada made with French fries, cheese, and gravy.
Toque: A toque is a warm hat that Canadians wear in the cold.
Tim Hortons: Tim Hortons is a very famous place in Canada where people go for coffee and donuts.
Moose: A moose is a big animal that you can find in Canada.
Inukshuk: An Inukshuk is a special kind of stone sculpture made by some people who live in Canada.
Hockey: Canada's national winter sport, widely played and followed across the country.
After you have finished studying the vocabulary words, complete this crossword puzzle to check your knowledge.
Look at the vocabulary list below. Take 8 minutes to study the words and their meanings.
Maple Leaf: The picture of the maple leaf is on the Canadian flag.
Poutine: Poutine is a yummy food from Canada made with French fries, cheese, and gravy.
Toque: A toque is a warm hat that Canadians wear in the cold.
Tim Hortons: Tim Hortons is a very famous place in Canada where people go for coffee and donuts.
Moose: A moose is a big animal that you can find in Canada.
Inukshuk: An Inukshuk is a special kind of stone sculpture made by some people who live in Canada.
Hockey: Canada's national winter sport, widely played and followed across the country.
After you have finished studying the vocabulary words, complete this crossword puzzle to check your knowledge.
To complete this lesson, you now have to do a speaking task.
You can do this either individually or in pairs.
Task: Imagine your friend, a visitor from another country, wants to learn about Canadian culture. Prepare a brief presentation that introduces them to important parts of Canadian culture and customs, you can use insights from the video. Be creative and informative!
Criteria:
You can do this either individually or in pairs.
Task: Imagine your friend, a visitor from another country, wants to learn about Canadian culture. Prepare a brief presentation that introduces them to important parts of Canadian culture and customs, you can use insights from the video. Be creative and informative!
Criteria:
- Two minutes video.
- If you are working in pairs it is two speaking minutes per person.
- To make your presentation interesting, you may include ideas or facts from the YouTube video.
- Upload your presentation to our Teams platform.
- Enjoy your presentation!