Lots of people stopped their cars and gathered on the side of the road to watch the incredible show. Videos and pictures of the accident quickly spread on social media, showing just how extraordinary it was. The authorities are investigating what caused the crash and who might be responsible. This accident reminds us that unexpected and amazing things can happen on the road, so it's important to always be careful and alert while driving.

Original news source: Car crash leads to fireworks show on Canadian motorway (BBC)

– News Summary
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1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Give each group a copy of the article.
3. Instruct the groups to read the article and summarize the main points in a few sentences.
4. After a few minutes, have each group share their summaries with the rest of the class.
5. Encourage discussion and ask follow-up questions to check comprehension.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Ask each group to come up with a list of questions related to the article, such as "Do you think the crash was caused by human error or mechanical failure?" or "Should fireworks be transported on public roads?"
3. Give each group a few minutes to discuss and write down their questions.
4. Have each group take turns asking their questions to the rest of the class.
5. Encourage open discussion and allow students to express their opinions.
– Word Association
Instructions:
1. Write the word "crash" on the board.
2. Ask the class to brainstorm as many words or phrases related to the article as possible in a set amount of time (e.g. 3 minutes).
3. Encourage students to think creatively and make connections between different words.
4. After the time is up, go around the class and have each student or group share one word or phrase from their list.
5. Write the words on the board and discuss their meanings and connections to the article.
– Sketch It
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1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Instruct each group to choose a scene or moment from the article and sketch it on a piece of paper.
3. Give the groups a few minutes to complete their sketches.
4. Have each group present their sketch to the rest of the class and explain why they chose that particular scene.
5. Encourage discussion and ask follow-up questions about the article as students present their sketches.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into two groups – one group representing the "pros" and the other representing the "cons".
2. Instruct each group to come up with arguments and reasons to support their side of the following statement: "Transporting fireworks on public roads should/should not be allowed."
3. Give the groups a few minutes to brainstorm and write down their arguments.
4. Have each group take turns presenting their arguments to the rest of the class.
5. Encourage respectful debate and discussion, allowing students to respond to each other's points.

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1. Have you ever seen a fireworks show? How did it make you feel?
2. What do you think caused the car crash in the article? Why?
3. How would you feel if you were driving and suddenly saw fireworks exploding in front of you?
4. Do you think the people who stopped to watch the fireworks were being responsible? Why or why not?
5. Have you ever witnessed an unexpected event while driving? What happened?
6. Do you think it's important to always be careful and alert while driving? Why or why not?
7. What would you do if you were driving and saw a car crash in front of you?
8. Have you ever had a close call or a near accident while driving? How did it make you feel?
9. What do you think the drivers of the crashed vehicles were thinking when the fireworks started going off?
10. How do you think the people involved in the car crash felt after the accident was over?
11. What safety precautions do you take while driving? Why are they important?
12. Do you think accidents like this can be prevented? Why or why not?
13. Have you ever shared a video or picture of an unusual event on social media? What was it?
14. How do you think the people who were watching the fireworks felt after the show was over?
15. What is the most surprising thing you have ever seen while driving? How did it make you feel?

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