The boys from BTS, a very famous music group, are asking their fans to please not come to the places where they will join the army. They are worried that too many fans could bother other people who are in the army and their families. The company that makes their music said that four of the BTS boys will go to the army soon. The other three older boys are already there.
The country where BTS is from, South Korea, is still not at peace with another country called North Korea. So, every man who can must join the army for a while. The BTS boys don't want their fans to make trouble or get in the way of the army's work. They know joining the army is very important and they want everything to go right for everyone.
The BTS boys are doing something very good by telling their fans to stay away from the army places. They are showing that they care about the soldiers and their families. This also shows that BTS can make their fans listen to them and that they want to be good examples for their fans to follow.
Original news source: BTS urge fans to not show up at army camps when their military service starts (BBC)
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– Charades
Instructions: Divide the students into small groups. Give each group a list of words related to the article (e.g. BTS, army, fans, music, Korea). One student from each group will pick a word and act it out without speaking, while the other group members try to guess the word.
– News Summary
Instructions: Have the students take turns summarizing the main points of the article in their own words. Encourage them to use the past tense and practice their sequencing skills by mentioning the order in which events happened.
– Word Association
Instructions: Write the word "BTS" on the board and have the students take turns saying a word that comes to mind when they think of BTS. Encourage them to explain why they made that association. This activity can help expand their vocabulary and promote speaking skills.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the students into pairs. Give each pair a list of vocabulary words from the article. One student will choose a word and draw a picture to represent it, while the other student tries to guess the word. This activity helps reinforce vocabulary and encourages communication.
– Speed Summarizing
Instructions: Set a timer for 2 minutes. Have the students work in pairs and take turns summarizing the article to their partner within the given time. After 2 minutes, they switch roles. This activity helps improve their summarizing skills and encourages fluency in speaking.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
The BTS boys are asking their fans not to come to the army places.
The BTS boys are worried that too many fans could bother other people who are in the army and their families.
South Korea is still not at peace with North Korea.
Men in South Korea have to join the army because it is a requirement for every man who can join.
The BTS boys want everything to go right for everyone in the army.
The BTS boys are showing that they care about the soldiers and their families.
The BTS boys want to be good examples for their fans to follow.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
The boys from BTS, a very famous group, are asking their fans to please not come to the places where they will join the army. They are worried that too fans could b other people who are in the army and their families. The company that makes their music said that four of the BTS boys will go to the army soon. The other three boys are already there. The where BTS is from, Korea, is still not at peace with another country called North Korea. So, every man who can must join the army for a while. The BTS don't want their fans to make or get in the way of the army's . They know joining the army is very important and they want everything to go right for everyone. The BTS boys are doing something very good by their fans to stay away from the army places. They are showing that they care about the soldiers and their families. This also shows that BTS can their fans listen to them and that they want to be examples for their fans to follow.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is BTS?
2. How would you feel if you were a soldier and there were too many fans bothering you?
3. Do you like BTS? Why or why not?
4. What do you think about the BTS boys asking their fans to stay away from the army places?
5. How would you feel if you were a family member of a soldier and there were too many fans bothering you?
6. Do you think it's important for celebrities to be good examples for their fans? Why or why not?
7. What is the army?
8. How would you feel if you were a fan of BTS and they asked you to stay away from the army places?
9. Do you think it's important to respect the work of the army? Why or why not?
10. What would you do if you were a soldier and fans were bothering you?
11. How would you feel if you were a soldier and BTS visited you during your service?
12. Do you think other celebrities should follow BTS's example and ask their fans to stay away from the army places? Why or why not?
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