In Wales, there were two people who used a flying camera called a drone to see some big fires. The fire rescue team needed to save them. It was very costly because they had to use a big helicopter. The police told everyone to not go near the fires. It's important to follow the rules and stay away from danger to be safe.
In the north part of Wales, there are a lot of fires. These fires are not easy to stop. Looking at the fires can be risky. People should not go near the fires so they don't get hurt. It's best to listen to the firefighters and keep safe.
Original news source: Public urged to keep away from wildfires as Eryri drone operators rescued (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Look around the classroom and name things that are red.
2. Count how many fingers you have and show them to a friend.
3. Pretend you are a firefighter and tell the class how you would act.
4. Draw a picture of a helicopter on the board.
5. Share a time you were told to be safe by an adult.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
They used a drone.
They had to use a helicopter.
The police told people to stay away from the fires.
Because they have to use big machines like helicopters.
In North Wales.
Because they can burn things and hurt people.
They should listen to the firefighters.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In Wales, there were two people who used a flying camera called a to see some big fires. The fire team needed to save them. It was very costly because they had to use a big helicopter. The police told to not go near the fires. It's to follow the rules and away from danger to be safe. In the north part of Wales, there are a lot of . These fires are not easy to stop. Looking at the fires can be risky. should not go the fires so they don't get hurt. It's best to listen to the firefighters and .
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever seen a fire truck?
2. Why is it important to listen to firefighters?
3. How do helicopters help in emergencies?
4. What can people do to stay safe during wildfires?
5. Why should we follow rules?
6. What would you do if you saw a big fire?
7. Have you ever seen a drone?
8. Why do you think drones can be helpful?
9. What are some things firefighters do?
10. How can police help us stay safe?
11. Do you think flying in a helicopter would be fun?
12. Why do you think wildfires are dangerous?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
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