People say the heat is because of something called El NiΓ±o and changes in the weather of the whole world. It's so hot that it's dangerous for people's health. The hot weather might stay until the end of the week. Everyone is trying to find ways to not be too hot.
Because it's so hot, Brazil is using a lot of power. Everyone wants to keep their homes cool. The heat is because of El NiΓ±o and changes in the world's weather. This hot weather is a big problem for more than 100 million people in Brazil.
Original news source: Brazil: Health warnings as country gripped by 'unbearable' heatwave (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– News Summary
Instructions: Students will work in pairs. One student will summarize the article in their own words, while the other listens carefully. After summarizing, the listener will ask two questions about the summary to ensure understanding. Then, students will switch roles.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of statements related to the article, such as "The heat in Brazil is a serious problem" or "Using more electricity is the best solution to stay cool." Students will walk around the classroom and ask their classmates whether they agree or disagree with each statement, tallying the results. Afterward, discuss the results as a class and whether students' opinions are different or similar.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write down key vocabulary from the article on slips of paper (e.g., hot, electricity, cool, El NiΓ±o, weather, dangerous, health). Students will be divided into two teams. One student from each team will draw a word for their team to guess. The team that guesses the word first gets a point. Continue until all words have been drawn and guessed.
– Synonym Challenge
Instructions: Write a list of words from the article on the board (e.g., hot, dangerous, health, electricity, weather). Divide students into two teams. One member from each team will come to the board and write a synonym for one of the words. Teams earn points for correct synonyms that are different from the other team's answers. Repeat until all words have been used.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Based on the article, students will write three predictions about the situation in Brazil. For example, "The heat will cause more people to buy air conditioners." Students will then share their predictions with a partner and discuss the likelihood of these predictions happening and the potential consequences for Brazil and the world.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
It is very hot in Brazil, hotter than it has ever been in November.
People are being told to be careful because of the heat.
In Rio de Janeiro, it felt like it was almost 60 degrees Celsius.
People are using more electricity to try to stay cool.
The heat is because of El NiΓ±o and changes in the world's weather.
The hot weather might stay until the end of the week.
The hot weather is a big problem for more than 100 million people in Brazil.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In Brazil, it's very hot right now, hotter than it's ever been before in November. A lot of places are being to be careful because of the heat. In Rio de , it was so hot that it like it was almost 60 degrees Celsius. people are using electricity to try to stay cool. People say the is because of something called El NiΓ±o and changes in the weather of the whole world. It's so hot that it's dangerous for people's . The hot might stay until the end of the week. Everyone is to find ways to not be too hot. Because it's so hot, Brazil is using a lot of power. Everyone wants to their cool. The heat is because of El NiΓ±o and changes in the world's weather. This hot weather is a big for more than 100 million people in Brazil.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is El NiΓ±o?
2. How would you feel if it was almost 60 degrees Celsius where you live?
3. Do you like hot weather? Why or why not?
4. What do you do to stay cool when it is very hot outside?
5. Do you think it's important to save electricity? Why or why not?
6. Have you ever felt too hot? What did you do?
7. Why do you think the weather is changing?
8. Do you think very hot weather can be dangerous? Why?
9. How do you think people can stay safe in hot weather?
10. What is your favorite way to cool down in the summer?
11. Do you use air conditioning or a fan when it's hot? Which one and why?
12. Do you think we should worry about changes in the weather? Why or why not?
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