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EDMONTON Weekly Newscasts Lesson Plan MARCH 7, 2016 Newscasts are current news stories read at a slower pace than you might hear on the radio. These are prepared by CBC news editor Don Bell. Objectives:
● To develop listening skills ● To increase vocabulary ● To increase awareness of grammatical structures and functional language ● To increase knowledge of current events ● To provide a user-‐friendly, self-‐study tool for learners, as well as an ESL classroom
resource for instructors Contents: Three news stories are featured in each weekly lesson plan. Each lesson contains vocabulary and listening comprehension activities. At the end of each lesson, you will find a complete transcript and an answer key. This lesson plan is aimed towards learners at an intermediate language level (i.e. Canadian Language Benchmarks 4-‐5 or equivalent).
Learning English with CBC is a joint project with CBC Calgary, CBC Edmonton, and the Government of Alberta. This Lesson Plan was prepared by Deidre Lake via Communication4Integration Inc. © CBC 2015 Permission is granted to reproduce these pages for educational purposes only. For more information on copyright, please click: http://www.cbc.ca/permissions
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NEWSCAST 1: A CALGARY WOMAN DIES AFTER BEING GRANTED RIGHT TO PHYSICIAN-‐ASSISTED SUICIDE
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/right-‐to-‐die-‐legislation-‐canada-‐calgary-‐sheilah-‐martin-‐supreme-‐court-‐1.3471363 WARM UP Look at the title. What does assist mean? What does suicide mean? Have you heard of physician-‐assisted suicide or physician-‐assisted death? If not, take a guess what it might mean. VOCABULARY ACTIVITY 1 Review the vocabulary below before listening to the newscast. VOCABULARY DEFINITION receive (verb) be given something permission (noun) consent; authorization; approval end one’s life (phrase) spend your final days in a specific place allow (verb) to permit someone to do something; to be acceptable paralyzed (adjective) disabled; incapable of movement partly or wholly affidavit (noun) a written statement confirmed by oath, for use in court suffering (noun) undergoing pain, distress, or hardship choke (verb) have difficulty breathing because of an obstruction or lack of air avid (adjective) to have a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something degenerative (adjective) a disease that is progressive and irreversible; loss of function LISTENING ACTIVITY 1 (Audio Clip 0:12) Now, listen to the first newscast for overall comprehension.
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LISTENING ACTIVITY 2 (Audio Clip 0:12) Listen to the newscast again. While you listen, follow along with the script. A Calgary woman who received legal permission for a doctor-‐assisted death has ended her life in Vancouver with the help of two physicians. It is believed she is the first person in Canada outside of Quebec to be allowed to legally end her life with help from a doctor. The woman was called Ms. S in order to protect her privacy. She was in constant pain, almost completely paralyzed and was told her disease would kill her within six months. In an affidavit Ms. S wrote “I do not wish to continue suffering and to die of this illness by choking. I feel that my time has come to go in peace.” A retired clinical psychologist, Ms. S. worked in the health-‐care system in Calgary for 38 years. She was an avid hiker and an award-‐winning dancer. She was diagnosed with ALS – a degenerative neurological disease – in April 2013. VOCABULARY ACTIVITY 2 Check your understanding of the vocabulary. Choose the correct word for the spaces below. receive permission end (one’s) life allow paralyzed affidavit suffering choke avid degenerative
1. After the accident he became partially _________________________.
2. John started to _________________________ while eating a hot dog. It was a frightening experience. Thankfully, he was okay.
3. We have a signed _________________________ stating that the two men were seen entering the building.
4. They entered the country without _________________________.
5. She is an ____________________ photographer of wildlife and nature.
6. After he _________________________, his family and friends learned that he
was _________________________ from depression.
7. That nightclub doesn’t _________________________ people that are wearing jeans with tears or holes.
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LISTENING ACTIVITY 3 Now that you are familiar with the details of this story, click play to listen to the CBC video coverage of this story at a normal rate of speech. Before listening, review the questions below.
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/right-‐to-‐die-‐legislation-‐canada-‐calgary-‐sheilah-‐martin-‐supreme-‐court-‐1.3471363 VIDEO COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What was she the first person to do?
2. What did she have to do to get approval for a physician-‐assisted death?
3. What criteria did she have to meet?
4. Where does Canada stand in the legality of doctor-‐assisted death?
5. Which province allows physician-‐assisted death? How many people have taken
their lives in this way?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Physician-‐assisted suicide is a controversial and complex topic. What do you think of physician-‐assisted death? Discuss with a friend or a colleague.
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NEWSCAST 2 ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLY RETURNS TO EARTH AFTER A YEAR IN SPACE
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/iss-‐command-‐tuesday-‐1.3471955
WARM UP Look at the picture above. Who is this man? What is an astronaut? What do you think of astronauts? Would you like to go to space? Why or why not? LISTENING ACTIVITY 1 (Audio Clip 1:39) Listen to the second newscast for overall comprehension. LISTENING ACTIVITY 2 (Audio Clip 1:39) Now listen to the newscast again. While you listen respond to the questions below. You may have to listen more than once to answer the questions below.
1. How many days did astronaut Scott Kelly spend in space?
2. Where did he land?
3. Who did he share his space station journey with?
4. How many times did they circle the world?
5. What did the pair face following their landing?
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6. What is another word for landing used in the newscast?
7. The word bonanza is used in the newscast. Listen carefully to how it is used. What do you think the word bonanza means?
8. How many days has Kelly spent in space in total?
9. The word bittersweet is used in the newscast. What does bittersweet mean? If you are not sure, look up the definition in your dictionary.
10. Why was Scott Kelly’s goodbye to space bittersweet?
READING ACTIVITY 1 Read the script for the newscast on page 9. While you read the script, check your answers to the questions above. VOCABULARY ACTIVITY 1 Underline any words that you do not understand in the script. Write the words below and look up their definitions in your dictionary. LISTENING ACTIVITY 3 (Audio Clip 1:39) If you wish, listen to the newscast again while you follow along with the script. DISCUSSION QUESTION Was this newscast easy to understand? Why or why not? Did you find this story interesting?
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NEWSCAST 3 HELP KENYA, NOT KANYE
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/help-‐kenya-‐not-‐kanye-‐campaign-‐boosts-‐edmonton-‐charity-‐1.3468943
WARM UP Look at the picture above. Who is this man? Are you familiar with his music? What do you know about him? Do you think he is well liked in Hollywood and by his peers? Why or why not? VOCABULARY ACTIVITY 1 Review the vocabulary below before listening to the newscast. VOCABULARY DEFINITION hip hop a style of popular music of US black and Hispanic origin plea an urgent and emotional request debt money owed; something owed donations something that is given to charity charity an organization that helps and raises money for those in need finances the management of large amounts of money Twitter a social media website fund (verb) to provide money for a particular purpose investment investing or giving money for profit draw the line set a limit on what one is willing to do or accept instead in place of; alternatively rely on be dependent on slum a crowded area in a city where very poor people live orphan a child that does not have parents
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LISTENING ACTIVITY 1 (Audio Clip 3:30) Listen to the third newscast for overall comprehension. LISTENING ACTIVITY 2 (Audio Clip 3:30) Listen to the newscast again. Fill in the blanks with the word that you hear.
____________________ star Kanye West's plea for help with his 53 million dollar
personal ____________________ might lead to more donations for an Edmonton-‐based
African ____________________.
Last month, Kanye ____________________ for help with his finances on Twitter and
suggested that money spent ____________________ his music is a better investment
than opening "one school in Africa," which he said wouldn't really help "the country."
That was where Gabriel Ferrer, American copywriter and former Kanye fan,
__________________________ with the singer. He created a website called "Help
Kenya, Not Kanye." ____________________ of supporting Kanye the website asks fans
to donate money to 10 charities that help people in the east African country.
The Edmonton-‐based charity One Child's Village was one of the charities listed. It
____________________ public donations to support Kenyan orphans. They provide
basic needs for the children, such as food, water, education, clothing and schoolbooks.
A school they built last year in a Nairobi ____________________ has 200 students
enrolled and 10 local teachers. Managing director Todd Lorentz says "[Being one of the
charities listed] was just a surprise and an incredible ____________________."
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Discuss the following questions with a friend or colleague if you are in a classroom.
• What do you think of this story? • What do you think of Kanye’s remarks? Do you think he was serious? Why or
why not? • Many people have used social media to ask for support. What do you think of
this?
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TRANSCRIPTS OF WEEKLY NEWSCASTS WEEKLY NEWS STORIES TIME Introduction Hi. This is Don Bell. You’re listening to Learning English with CBC
for the week of March 7th. 0:00
Newscast 1 A Calgary woman dies after being granted permission to physician-‐assisted suicide http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/right-‐to-‐die-‐legislation-‐canada-‐calgary-‐sheilah-‐martin-‐supreme-‐court-‐1.3471363
A Calgary woman who received legal permission for a doctor-‐assisted death has ended her life in Vancouver with the help of two physicians. It is believed she is the first person in Canada outside of Quebec to be allowed to legally end her life with help from a doctor. The woman was called Ms. S in order to protect her privacy. She was in constant pain, almost completely paralyzed and was told her disease would kill her within six months. In an affidavit Ms. S wrote "I do not wish to continue suffering and to die of this illness by choking. I feel that my time has come to go in peace.” A retired clinical psychologist, Ms. S. worked in the health-‐care system in Calgary for 38 years. She was an avid hiker and an award-‐winning dancer. She was diagnosed with ALS -‐ a degenerative neurological disease -‐ in April 2013.
0:12
Newscast 2 Astronaut Scott Kelly returns to earth after 1 year in space http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/iss-‐command-‐tuesday-‐1.3471955
Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to Earth after 340 days in space for NASA, landing in Kazakhstan with a Russian astronaut who shared his space station journey. The pair travelled 230 million kilometres through space, circled the world 5,440 times and experienced 10,880 orbital sunrises and sunsets during the longest single spaceflight. Their mission at the International Space Station was deemed a steppingstone to Mars. The two spacemen faced a series of medical tests following their touchdown. Before committing to longer Mars missions, NASA wants to know how the human body reacts without gravity for a year. The choice of Kelly turned out to be a bonanza. He has an identical twin, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, so researchers have been able to study the differences between the genetic doubles, one in space and the other on the ground. Kelly has spent more time in space than any other American: 520 days over the course of four missions. Realizing this is likely his last journey, it was "a little bittersweet" saying goodbye to his orbiting home.
1:39
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Newscast 3 Help Kenya, Not Kanye http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/help-‐kenya-‐not-‐kanye-‐campaign-‐boosts-‐edmonton-‐charity-‐1.3468943
Hip hop star Kanye West's plea for help with his 53 million dollar personal debt might lead to more donations for an Edmonton-‐based African charity. Last month, Kanye pleaded for help with his finances on Twitter and suggested that money spent funding his music is a better investment than opening "one school in Africa," which he said wouldn't really help "the country." That was where Gabriel Ferrer, American copywriter and former Kanye fan, drew the line with the singer. He created a website called "Help Kenya, Not Kanye." Instead of supporting Kanye the website asks fans to donate money to 10 charities that help people in the east African country. The Edmonton-‐based charity One Child's Village was one of the charities listed. It relies on public donations to support Kenyan orphans. They provide basic needs for the children, such as food, water, education, clothing and schoolbooks. A school they built last year in a Nairobi slum has 200 students enrolled and 10 local teachers. Managing director Todd Lorentz says "[Being one of the charities listed] was just a surprise and an incredible opportunity."
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ANSWER KEY FOR NEWSCAST 1: A CALGARY WOMAN DIES AFTER BEING GRANTED RIGHT TO PHYSICIAN-‐ASSISTED SUICIDE
1. What was she the first person to do? She was the first person in Canada outside of Quebec to be approved for a physician-‐assisted death.
2. What did she have to do to get approval for a physician-‐assisted death? She had to go to court and prove that she met certain criteria to get it.
3. What criteria did she have to meet? First, she had to prove that she was competent (of the right mind to make this decision on her own). Second that she had an irreversible medical condition. Finally, she had to consent to the end of her own life.
4. Where does Canada stand in the legality of doctor-‐assisted death? It is still illegal to help someone bring about their own death; however, there are exceptions to the law when it involves a physician. The Supreme Court has told the country they have 12 months to come up with a new law. If the country does not create a new law, the Supreme Court will continue to review cases and to grant permission to those that meet the criteria.
5. Which province allows physician-‐assisted death? How many people have taken their lives in this way? Quebec / About 20
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ANSWER KEY FOR NEWSCAST 2: ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLY RETURNS TO EARTH AFTER A YEAR IN SPACE LISTENING ACTIVITY 2 Now listen to the newscast again. While you listen respond to the questions below. You may have to listen more than once to answer the questions below.
1. How many days did astronaut Scott Kelly spend in space? 340 days
2. Where did he land? Kazakhstan
3. Who did he share his space station journey with? A Russian astronaut / A Cosmonaut
4. How many times did they circle the world? 5,440
5. What did the pair face following their landing? A series of medical tests
6. What is another word for landing used in the newscast? Touchdown
7. The word bonanza is used in the newscast. Listen carefully to how it is used. What do you think the word bonanza means? A good thing / a bonus / a godsend Bonanza definition: a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits; a large amount of something desirable.
8. How many days has Kelly spent in space in total? 520 days
9. The word bittersweet is used in the newscast. What does bittersweet mean? If you are not sure, look up the definition in your dictionary. Something sweet or pleasurable combined with sadness
10. Why was Scott Kelly’s goodbye to space bittersweet? It was bittersweet as he was most likely happy to be going home but sad as it was most likely his last trip to space.
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ANSWER KEY FOR NEWSCAST 3: HELP KENYA, NOT KANYE LISTENING ACTIVITY 2
Hip hop star Kanye West's plea for help with his 53 million dollar personal debt might
lead to more donations for an Edmonton-‐based African charity.
Last month, Kanye pleaded for help with his finances on Twitter and suggested that
money spent funding his music is a better investment than opening "one school in
Africa," which he said wouldn't really help "the country."
That was where Gabriel Ferrer, American copywriter and former Kanye fan, drew the
line with the singer. He created a website called "Help Kenya, Not Kanye." Instead of
supporting Kanye the website asks fans to donate money to 10 charities that help
people in the east African country.
The Edmonton-‐based charity One Child's Village was one of the charities listed. It relies
on public donations to support Kenyan orphans. They provide basic needs for the
children, such as food, water, education, clothing and schoolbooks. A school they built
last year in a Nairobi slum has 200 students enrolled and 10 local teachers. Managing
director Todd Lorentz says "[Being one of the charities listed] was just a surprise and an
incredible opportunity."
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