There was a giant wasp nest in a place where people work. The nest was built around many things like books. It looked like it was made from pretty paper. A lady named Eilish couldn't work there because of the wasps. So, she had to do her work at home instead.
Eilish said the wasps would go away when the weather turned cold. She wasn't scared of the wasps at all. Eilish said if we stay still and calm, the wasps won't hurt us. She found it fun to watch them build their home. When it gets chilly, the wasps will leave on their own.
Original news source: Huge wasp nest takes over Norfolk Wildlife Trust workers office – BBC News (BBC)
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📖 Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Pretend to be a wasp and think about where you would build your nest.
2. Talk about what you do when you see a bug.
3. Make a buzzing sound like a wasp and say how it makes you feel.
4. Draw a big pretend wasp on the board and name it.
5. Share a story about a time you saw something small and buzzing.
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
In an office.
Eilish Rothney found it.
It looked like colorful paper.
Because there were too many wasps in the office.
They will leave in autumn.
She is not afraid of them.
She enjoys watching them build their nest.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
There was a giant wasp nest in a where people work. The nest was built around many things like books. It like it was made from pretty paper. A named Eilish couldn't work there because of the . So, she had to do her work at home instead. Eilish said the wasps would go away when the weather turned cold. She of the wasps at all. Eilish said if we stay still and calm, the wasps won't us. She it fun to watch them build their home. When it gets chilly, the wasps will leave on their own.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Do you like watching bugs or insects? Why or why not?
2. How would you feel if you found a wasp nest at your house?
3. What colors would you use to color a wasp's nest?
4. Why do you think Eilish wasn't afraid of the wasps?
5. How do you feel about working from home?
6. Do you think wasps are more helpful or more scary?
7. What other animals do you see in autumn?
8. Why might some people be scared of wasps?
9. Do you have a favorite bug? Which one?
10. How do you stay calm when something scares you?
11. What would you do if a wasp came close to you?
12. Why do wasps leave when it's cold?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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