A company in Sweden made a very tall windmill tower out of wood. It is as tall as a very big tree. The wood they used is strong and is often used to build houses. They think making windmills from wood is good because it's not as heavy as metal. They want to make more big wooden windmills in the future.
Wood is better than metal for making windmills because it's easier to move and put together. Big metal windmills are hard to move and need big trucks. But wooden windmills can be made in small pieces and then put together like a puzzle. These windmills are also good for the air because they don't make dirty smoke like metal does. The company wants to make more windmills from wood so we can have cleaner air.
Original news source: World's tallest wooden wind turbine starts turning (BBC)
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– News Summary
Instructions: Have students read the article silently or aloud. Then, ask them to summarize the main points of the article in their own words. They can do this individually or in pairs. After they have finished, ask for volunteers to share their summaries with the class.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a statement related to the article, such as "Using wood to make windmills is better for the environment than using metal." Have each group discuss the statement and then vote on whether they agree or disagree. Afterward, have a representative from each group share their group's opinion with the class and explain their reasoning.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write key vocabulary words from the article on separate index cards. Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a set of index cards and a whiteboard or piece of paper. One student from each pair will choose a card and draw a picture to represent the word, while the other student guesses the word. After a set amount of time, have the pairs switch roles. Encourage students to use the words in sentences as well.
– Sketch It
Instructions: Have students work individually or in pairs to create a sketch or drawing based on the article. They can choose to depict the wooden windmill, the process of building it, or any other aspect they find interesting. After they have finished, ask for volunteers to share their sketches with the class and explain their choices.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Ask students to imagine what the future will be like if more windmills are made from wood instead of metal. Have them write or discuss their predictions, focusing on the potential impact on the environment, technology, and society. Encourage them to use the vocabulary and ideas from the article in their predictions.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
They made a windmill tower out of wood.
It is as tall as a very big tree.
They think it's good because wood is not as heavy as metal.
Big metal windmills are hard to move because they need big trucks.
Wooden windmills are put together like a puzzle, with small pieces.
Wooden windmills are good for the air because they don't make dirty smoke like metal does.
The company wants to make more windmills from wood so we can have cleaner air.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
A company in Sweden made a very tall windmill tower out of wood. It is as tall as a very big tree. The wood they is strong and is often used to houses. They think making windmills from is good because it's not as heavy as . They want to make more big wooden windmills in the future. Wood is better than metal for making windmills because it's to move and put together. Big metal windmills are hard to move and need big . But wooden windmills can be made in small pieces and then put together like a puzzle. These windmills are also good for the air because they don't make dirty smoke like metal . The company wants to make more windmills from wood so we can cleaner air.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a windmill?
2. How would you feel if you saw a very tall windmill made out of wood?
3. Do you like the idea of making windmills from wood? Why or why not?
4. What is the advantage of using wood instead of metal to make windmills?
5. How do you think the company made the wooden windmill tower so tall?
6. Do you think it's easier to move and put together a wooden windmill or a metal windmill? Why?
7. How do you think the wooden windmills help the air?
8. Do you think it's important to have cleaner air? Why or why not?
9. Have you ever seen a windmill before? Where was it?
10. Can you think of any other things that could be made out of wood instead of metal?
11. How do you think the wooden windmills are good for the environment?
12. Would you like to see more big wooden windmills in the future? Why or why not?
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