Many people in Africa love Formula 1 (F1) racing and want a race to happen there. Right now, Africa is the only continent without an F1 race. Fans have to travel far to see races in places like the Middle East. Shows like "Drive to Survive" on Netflix and live streaming have made F1 more popular in Africa.
In Kenya, fans have fun at F1 viewing parties. These parties have quizzes, free drinks, prizes, and music. A social media star named Joy Jeptoo often hosts these parties. More women in Africa are also becoming F1 fans and even making podcasts about it.
Africa hasn't had an F1 race in over 30 years. Fans and famous driver Lewis Hamilton think this is unfair because the US has three races each year. There are talks about having races in Morocco, Rwanda, or Zanzibar, but South Africa's Kyalami circuit is the best option. Sadly, plans for a race in South Africa didn't work out, so fans are still waiting.
Original news source: Africa's new F1 fans who want a race on the continent (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a set of cards with different Formula 1-related words or phrases (e.g. race, car, driver, Lewis Hamilton, F1 viewing party). One student from each group will act out the word or phrase without speaking, while the other group members guess what it is. The group that guesses correctly earns a point.
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, have students read the article and write a summary of it in their own words. Then, have each group share their summaries with the class. Encourage students to include the main points and key details from the article.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of statements related to Formula 1 racing in Africa (e.g. "Formula 1 racing should have a race in Africa," "F1 viewing parties are a fun way to enjoy the races," "More women in Africa should become F1 fans"). Have students move around the classroom and ask their classmates for their opinions on each statement. They can record the responses on a chart or worksheet.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write a list of vocabulary words from the article (e.g. race, fans, continent, popular, unfair). Divide the class into pairs or small groups. One student from each group will choose a word and draw a picture to represent it. The other group members must guess the word based on the drawing. The team that guesses correctly earns a point.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, have students discuss and make predictions about the future of Formula 1 racing in Africa. They can consider questions such as "Will there be a race in Africa in the next 5 years?" or "How will Formula 1's popularity in Africa continue to grow?" After the discussion, have each group share their predictions with the class. Encourage students to provide reasons for their predictions based on the information in the article.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Africa.
Shows like "Drive to Survive" on Netflix have made F1 more popular in Africa by introducing the sport to a wider audience and generating more interest in it.
At F1 viewing parties in Kenya, there are quizzes, free drinks, prizes, and music for the fans to enjoy.
Joy Jeptoo, a social media star, often hosts the F1 viewing parties in Kenya.
Africa hasn't had an F1 race in over 30 years.
Fans and Lewis Hamilton think it's unfair that Africa doesn't have an F1 race because other continents like the US have multiple races each year, and they believe Africa should have the opportunity to host a race as well.
There are talks about having F1 races in Morocco, Rwanda, and Zanzibar.
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Many people in Africa love Formula 1 (F1) racing and want a to happen there. Right now, Africa is the only without an F1 race. Fans have to travel far to see races in places like the East. Shows like "Drive to Survive" on Netflix and live streaming made F1 more popular in . In Kenya, fans have fun at F1 viewing parties. These parties have quizzes, free , prizes, and music. A social media star named Joy Jeptoo often hosts these parties. More women in Africa are also becoming F1 fans and even making podcasts about it. Africa hasn't had an F1 race in over 30 . and driver Lewis Hamilton think this is unfair because the US has three races each year. There are talks about having races in Morocco, Rwanda, or Zanzibar, but South Africa's Kyalami circuit is the option. Sadly, plans for a race in South Africa didn't out, so are still waiting.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is Formula 1 racing?
2. How do you think people in Africa feel about not having an F1 race?
3. Do you like watching sports on TV? Why or why not?
4. How would you feel if your favorite sport didn't have any events in your country?
5. Have you ever been to a viewing party? What was it like?
6. Do you think it's important for women to be involved in sports? Why or why not?
7. How do you think F1 racing became more popular in Africa?
8. Do you think it's fair that Africa is the only continent without an F1 race? Why or why not?
9. What do you think makes the South Africa's Kyalami circuit the best option for an F1 race?
10. How do you think fans in Africa would feel if a race finally happened there?
11. If you could choose any country in Africa to host an F1 race, which one would you choose and why?
12. Would you like to attend an F1 race someday? Why or why not?
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