New Zealand has a lot of sheep. There are more sheep than people. For every person, there are about 4 or 5 sheep. A long time ago, there were even more sheep. Now, there are fewer sheep because people want different things.
Farmers used to make money from sheep. But now, they make money from cows and other things. Sheep wool is not as popular because people like fake fibers. So, farmers are changing what they do. They are trying new ways to use their land.
The government wants to help sheep farmers. They want people to use more wool. But some people think it might be too late. In Australia, there are also fewer sheep now. But they still have more sheep than New Zealand.
Original news source: Yes, New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But humans are catching up (AP News)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– CHARADES
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns acting out different words related to the article (e.g., sheep, farmer, wool, cow, land). The other groups will guess the word being acted out.
– WORD ASSOCIATION
Instructions: Write the word "sheep" on the board. Students will take turns saying a word related to sheep (e.g., wool, farm, animal). Each student must say a new word that connects to the last word said.
– PASS THE STORY
Instructions: Start a story about sheep in New Zealand. Each student adds one sentence to the story. They can use simple sentences based on the article (e.g., "There are many sheep in New Zealand"). Encourage them to build on what the previous student said.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Ask students whether they prefer sheep or cows. Students will move to one side of the room for sheep and the other side for cows. After the activity, ask a few students why they chose their side, encouraging them to use simple sentences.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: In pairs, students will create a catchy headline for the article. They can use simple phrases or keywords from the text, such as βSheep in New Zealandβ or βFarmers Change.β Afterward, pairs can share their headlines with the class.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
There are about 4 or 5 sheep for every person in New Zealand.
Farmers used to make money from sheep.
There are fewer sheep now because people want different things.
People like fake fibers more than sheep wool.
The government wants to help sheep farmers use more wool.
There are more sheep in Australia than in New Zealand.
Farmers are trying new ways to use their land now.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
New has a lot of sheep. There are more sheep than people. For every person, there are about 4 or 5 sheep. A long ago, there were even more sheep. Now, there are fewer sheep because people want different things. used to money from sheep. But now, they make money from cows and other things. Sheep wool is not as popular because people like fibers. So, farmers are changing what they do. They are trying new ways to use their land. The wants to help sheep farmers. They want to use more wool. But some people it might be too late. In Australia, there are also fewer sheep now. But they still have more sheep than New Zealand.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is your favorite animal?
2. Do you like sheep? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you had to take care of a sheep?
4. What is a farm?
5. Do you think wool is nice? Why?
6. Have you ever seen a sheep? Where?
7. What do you think sheep like to eat?
8. Do you think farmers should grow more sheep? Why or why not?
9. How would you feel if there were no more sheep?
10. Do you like to wear wool clothes? Why?
11. What is your favorite thing to eat from a farm?
12. Do you think it is good to try new things? Why?
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