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Trump Happy About Harry and Meghan

Donald Trump expressed his approval of Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to leave the US.
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Once there was a man named Donald Trump. He was very happy about something special. Two people named Harry and Meghan used to live in California. Then, they decided to move back to the UK. Trump thought Harry and Meghan did not show respect to the Royal Family.

Harry is a prince, like in storybooks! Meghan is his kind wife. Both of them are famous all over the world. Harry and Meghan wanted a fresh start and a new adventure. Now they will live in the UK, far away from where they were before.

Original news source: Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US – BBC News (BBC)

๐ŸŽง Listen:

๐Ÿ“– Vocabulary:

1. happy
2. respect
3. Royal
4. prince
5. wife
6. famous
7. move
8. new
9. live
10. special

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

1. Introduce yourself and say your favorite color.
2. Name your favorite animal and make its sound.
3. Count from 1 to 10 together.
4. Share what you ate for breakfast.
5. Name a fun activity you like to do outside.

๐Ÿค” Comprehension Questions:

1. Who is happy about Harry and Meghan leaving the USA?

2. Where did Harry and Meghan live before moving?

3. Where are Harry and Meghan going to live now?

4. What does Donald Trump think Harry and Meghan did not do?

5. Who is Harry?

6. What are Harry and Meghan looking for?

7. What kind of start do they want in the UK?

๐ŸŽงโœ๏ธ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once there was a man named Donald Trump. He was very happy about something . Two named Harry and Meghan used to live in California. Then, they decided to move back to the UK. Trump thought Harry and did not respect to the Royal Family. Harry is a , like in ! Meghan is his kind wife. Both of them are famous all over the world. Harry and Meghan wanted a fresh and a new adventure. Now they will live in the UK, far away from they were before.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion Questions:

1. Do you know any princes or princesses from stories?
2. How would you feel if you moved to another country?
3. What is something new you have tried?
4. Do you think being famous is fun?
5. What games do you like to play with friends?
6. How do you show respect to the grown-ups around you?
7. Have you ever met someone from another country?
8. What do you think of when you hear 'Royal Family'?
9. Do you like going on adventures or trips?
10. What makes you feel happy?
11. What is your favorite storybook and why?
12. If you could be a prince or princess, what would you do?

Individual Activities

๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’ญ Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. happy
2. respect
3. Royal
4. prince
5. wife
6. famous
7. move
8. new
9. live
10. special

Meanings

(A) a married woman
(B) feeling good
(C) different and important
(D) showing care or honor
(E) stay in a place
(F) related to a king or queen
(G) well-known
(H) change place
(I) not old
(J) a king's son

๐Ÿ”ก Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Who is happy in the story?
(a) Donald Trump
(b) Harry
(c) Meghan
(d) A man in the UK
2. Where did Harry and Meghan live before?
(a) UK
(b) California
(c) France
(d) Australia
3. Where are Harry and Meghan moving to?
(a) France
(b) California
(c) Australia
(d) UK
4. What does Donald Trump think Harry and Meghan did not do?
(a) Go to school
(b) Cook dinner
(c) Watch TV
(d) Respect the Royal Family
5. Who is Harry?
(a) A teacher
(b) A pilot
(c) A prince
(d) A dancer
6. Who is Meghan?
(a) A musician
(b) A scientist
(c) Harry's wife
(d) A doctor
7. What are Harry and Meghan looking for?
(a) A new life
(b) A new school
(c) A new car
(d) A new job
8. What kind of start do Harry and Meghan want?
(a) A lazy start
(b) A fresh start
(c) A slow start
(d) A noisy start

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ True or False Questions:

1. Trump says they did not respect the Royal Family.
2. Donald Trump is sad.
3. They are famous.
4. Harry and Meghan moved back to the UK.
5. They want a new life.
6. Harry is a commoner.
7. Harry and Meghan lived in New York.
8. Meghan is Harry's sister.

Writing Questions:

1. Write about how you would feel if you moved to a new place.
2. Describe what you think a Royal Family is like.
3. Draw and write about your favorite adventure.
4. Write a story about being a prince or princess for a day.
5. Tell us about a time when you felt very happy.

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