The International Youth movement
Objectives:
Outcomes: by the end of the lesson students will be able:
Procedure
1. Warm-up
Homework review.
What do you know about the youngest generation — generation Z?
2. vocabulary
Listen and read the new words and their definitions.
1. clash n the difference between two things opposed to each other; a conflict
2. distinctive adj having a quality that makes smth easily noticed
3. digital adj using a system of sending and receiving information electronically
4. contradiction n a lack of agreement between facts, actions, etc.
5. contradictory adj conflicting
6. entrepreneur n a person who makes money by running or starting business
7. determination n the quality that makes you continue doing smth even when it is difficult
8. downturn n the time when the economy becomes weaker; a fall in the amount of business that is done
9. upheaval n disruption; a big change that causes a lot of problems
10. frugal adj using only as much money or food as it is necessary
11. cautious adj not taking any risks; taking care to avoid danger or mistakes
12. internship n a period of time during which a new graduate gets practical experience in a job
3. speaking
Make some sentences with the words above.
4. reading and writing
Read the statements and write if they are true or false.
1. Generation Z are the youngest generation.
2. Generation Z are the first generation for whom the extraordinary technologies of the 20th century are just a normal part of their life.
3. They aren’t afraid of terrorism, conflicts and war.
4. They are frugal and cautious in comparison with other generations.
5. They value their privacy.
6. Their goals are optimistic and possible in the plans for their future careers.
7. The have a strong sense of their own identity and determination to succeed in life.
5. listening
Ex.8 p.88 Listen to the text and check your answers.
6. speaking
Ex.9 p.88
Discuss. Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give your reasons.
1. Youth and youth movements have become an important factor in the public and political life all over the world.
2. Young people are the future of the world and our country, too.
3. It is important for our young people to be engaged in political parties and organisations such as “The Greens”, “The Union of Ukrainian Youth”, “Plast”, “Students’ Fraternity”, “Young Scientists’ Council” and others.
4. Young people desire to become qualified specialists and enter higher educational establishments in order to develop their talents, abilities and their creative potential.
5. Young people have always been the first when it has been the most difficult time for our motherland.
7. reading and speaking
Ex.10 p.88-89
Work in pairs. Read the text “International Youth Movement“ about inspiring international youth movements that are changing the world for the better. Choose the most effective youth movement in your opinion and present the results of your work to the classmates. Give your reasons. Would you like to join this movement?
8. summary
Ex.11 p.89
Divide into two teams. In turns one team says a word related to youth, the other team makes a sentence using this word. Each correct sentence gets a point. The team with the most points is the winner.
9. Homework
Ex.12 p.89
Find information about a youth organization that has not been mentioned in the text from Ex. 10 and write a short paragraph about it. Use the Internet and book resources if necessary. Present the results of
your work to the classmates.
Include the following: