Queen Camilla recently went to Kenya and did a cool dance with Maasai women. She also got some special clothes from the Maasai people when she visited the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary in Nairobi. And guess what? She even got to feed milk to baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage!

The best part of the trip was when Queen Camilla danced with the Maasai women. The Maasai are a group of people in Kenya who are famous for their awesome dances and colorful clothes. Camilla joined in the dance and had a great time experiencing their culture.

At the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary, Queen Camilla got a special gift from the Maasai people. This gift was a way for them to show their respect and appreciation for her visit. It’s a tradition for visitors to get gifts that have a lot of meaning, and Camilla was really happy to receive the special clothes.

Another really cool thing that happened during the trip was when Queen Camilla fed milk to baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage. This place takes care of elephants that don’t have their moms anymore. They give them a safe and loving home. Camilla feeding the elephants shows that she really cares about protecting animals and their habitats.

Overall, Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya was all about celebrating the local culture and supporting conservation efforts. By dancing with the Maasai women and taking care of the baby elephants, she showed that she really cares about the people and animals in Kenya.

Original news source: Dancing Queen! Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visit (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will read the article and then write a summary of the main points. They can then share their summaries with the class and discuss any differences or similarities.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: In groups, students will discuss their opinions on Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya. They can debate whether they think it was a positive or negative experience and give reasons for their opinions. They can then conduct a poll within their group to see how many people agree or disagree with each opinion.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns choosing a word from the article and drawing a picture to represent it. Their partner will then try to guess the word based on the drawing. They can use their dictionaries to check the meaning of the word and discuss its relevance to the article.

– Pros and Cons
Instructions: In pairs, students will create a list of the pros and cons of Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya. They can then share their lists with another pair and discuss their reasons for each point. Finally, they can present their findings to the class and have a group discussion.

– Future Predictions
Instructions: In pairs, students will imagine that they are Queen Camilla’s advisors and they need to plan her next trip. They will discuss and make predictions about where she should go and what activities she should participate in. They can then present their ideas to the class and explain their reasoning.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What did Queen Camilla do with the Maasai women in Kenya?
2. Why did the Maasai people give Queen Camilla a special gift?
3. What is the purpose of the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary in Nairobi?
4. What does it mean when visitors receive gifts with a lot of meaning?
5. What did Queen Camilla do at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage?
6. Why is the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage important?
7. What did Queen Camilla’s actions in Kenya show about her feelings towards animals?
8. What was the main focus of Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya?
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

(1)______ Camilla recently went to Kenya and did a cool dance with Maasai women. She also got some special clothes from the Maasai people when she visited the Brooke (2)______ Sanctuary in Nairobi. And (3)______ what? She even got to feed milk to baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant (4)______!

The best part of the trip was when Queen Camilla danced with the Maasai women. The Maasai are a (5)______ of people in Kenya who are famous for their awesome dances and colorful (6)______. Camilla joined in the dance and had a (7)______ time experiencing their culture.

At the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary, Queen Camilla got a special gift from the Maasai people. This gift was a way for them to show their respect and (8)______ for her visit. It’s a tradition for visitors to get gifts that have a lot of meaning, and Camilla was really happy to receive the special clothes.

Another really cool thing that (9)______ during the trip was when Queen Camilla fed milk to baby (10)______ at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (11)______ Orphanage. This (12)______ takes care of elephants that don’t have their moms anymore. They give them a safe and loving home. Camilla (13)______ the elephants shows that she really cares about protecting animals and their habitats.

Overall, Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya was all about celebrating the local (14)______ and supporting conservation (15)______. By dancing with the Maasai women and taking care of the baby elephants, she showed that she really cares about the (16)______ and animals in Kenya.
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Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a Maasai dance and why is it famous?
2. How do you think Queen Camilla felt when she danced with the Maasai women?
3. Do you like dancing? Why or why not?
4. What do you think the special clothes from the Maasai people symbolize?
5. How would you feel if you received a special gift from a different culture? Why?
6. Have you ever received a gift that had a lot of meaning? Can you describe it?
7. What do you think it means to “show respect and appreciation” for someone’s visit?
8. How do you think the baby elephants felt when Queen Camilla fed them milk?
9. Do you think it’s important to protect animals and their habitats? Why or why not?
10. Have you ever visited a wildlife sanctuary? If so, what was your experience like?
11. What do you think the purpose of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage is?
12. How do you think Queen Camilla’s actions showed that she cares about the people and animals in Kenya?
13. Have you ever participated in a cultural celebration? If so, can you describe it?
14. What other ways do you think people can support conservation efforts?
15. Why do you think it’s important for public figures like Queen Camilla to promote and support different cultures and conservation efforts?

Individual Activities

Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. Camilla
2. Kenya
3. dance
4. clothes
5. gift
6. elephants
7. culture
8. animals

Meanings:
(a) A country in Africa
(b) The way of life of a group of people
(c) Something you give to show appreciation
(d) Living creatures that are not humans
(e) Moving your body to music
(f) Things you wear on your body
(g) Big, grey animals with long trunks
(h) The Queen who went to visit Kenya
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Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Who did Queen Camilla dance with in Kenya?
(a) Kenyan children
(b) Maasai men
(c) Kenyan elders
(d) Maasai women

2. What did Queen Camilla receive as a gift from the Maasai people?
(a) Special clothes
(b) Jewelry
(c) Artwork
(d) Food

3. Where did Queen Camilla visit the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary?
(a) Nairobi
(b) Mombasa
(c) Kisumu
(d) Eldoret

4. What is the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage?
(a) A zoo in Kenya
(b) A place that takes care of baby elephants
(c) A sanctuary for donkeys
(d) A conservation center for giraffes

5. What did Queen Camilla do at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage?
(a) Played with baby elephants
(b) Bathed the elephants
(c) Fed milk to baby elephants
(d) Took photos with the elephants

6. What is the Maasai known for?
(a) Their traditional food
(b) Their awesome dances and colorful clothes
(c) Their farming techniques
(d) Their hunting skills

7. What does Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya support?
(a) Education programs
(b) Healthcare initiatives
(c) Economic development
(d) Conservation efforts

8. What did Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya show about her?
(a) She loves to travel
(b) She is interested in learning about different cultures
(c) She cares about protecting animals and their habitats
(d) She enjoys dancing and singing

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True or False Questions:

1. The orphanage provides an unsafe and uncaring home for elephants who have lost their mothers.
2. During her visit to the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary, Queen Camilla received a special gift from the Maasai people as a gesture of respect and appreciation.
3. Queen Camilla also had the chance to feed milk to baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage.
4. Through her interactions with the Maasai women and her involvement with the baby elephants, Queen Camilla showcased her indifference towards the people and animals of Kenya.
5. Queen Camilla recently visited Kenya and had the opportunity to watch the Maasai women dance, who are known for their vibrant dances and colorful clothing.
6. Queen Camilla’s act of feeding the elephants demonstrates her genuine concern for animal welfare and habitat preservation.
7. The gift she received held significant meaning and she was delighted to receive the special clothes.
8. Her trip to Kenya neglected the local culture and ignored conservation efforts.
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Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What did Queen Camilla do with the Maasai women during her trip to Kenya?
2. Why did Queen Camilla receive special clothes from the Maasai people?
3. What is the purpose of the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary in Nairobi?
4. What did Queen Camilla do at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage?
5. What does Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya show about her feelings towards the people and animals in Kenya?

Answers

Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What did Queen Camilla do with the Maasai women in Kenya?
Queen Camilla danced with the Maasai women in Kenya.

2. Why did the Maasai people give Queen Camilla a special gift?
The Maasai people gave Queen Camilla a special gift to show their respect and appreciation for her visit.

3. What is the purpose of the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary in Nairobi?
The purpose of the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary in Nairobi is to provide a safe and loving home for donkeys.

4. What does it mean when visitors receive gifts with a lot of meaning?
When visitors receive gifts with a lot of meaning, it shows that the people giving the gifts care about the visitors and want to express their appreciation.

5. What did Queen Camilla do at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage?
Queen Camilla fed milk to baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage.

6. Why is the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage important?
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage is important because it takes care of elephants that don’t have their moms anymore and provides them with a safe and loving home.

7. What did Queen Camilla’s actions in Kenya show about her feelings towards animals?
Queen Camilla’s actions in Kenya showed that she cares about protecting animals and their habitats.

8. What was the main focus of Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya?
The main focus of Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya was to celebrate the local culture and support conservation efforts.
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Queen
(2) Donkey
(3) guess
(4) Orphanage
(5) group
(6) clothes
(7) great
(8) appreciation
(9) happened
(10) elephants
(11) Elephant
(12) place
(13) feeding
(14) culture
(15) efforts
(16) people
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Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. Camilla
Answer: (h) The Queen who went to visit Kenya

2. Kenya
Answer: (a) A country in Africa

3. dance
Answer: (e) Moving your body to music

4. clothes
Answer: (f) Things you wear on your body

5. gift
Answer: (c) Something you give to show appreciation

6. elephants
Answer: (g) Big, grey animals with long trunks

7. culture
Answer: (b) The way of life of a group of people

8. animals
Answer: (d) Living creatures that are not humans
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Multiple Choice Answers:

1. Who did Queen Camilla dance with in Kenya?
Answer: (d) Maasai women

2. What did Queen Camilla receive as a gift from the Maasai people?
Answer: (a) Special clothes

3. Where did Queen Camilla visit the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary?
Answer: (a) Nairobi

4. What is the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage?
Answer: (b) A place that takes care of baby elephants

5. What did Queen Camilla do at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage?
Answer: (c) Fed milk to baby elephants

6. What is the Maasai known for?
Answer: (b) Their awesome dances and colorful clothes

7. What does Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya support?
Answer: (d) Conservation efforts

8. What did Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya show about her?
Answer: (c) She cares about protecting animals and their habitats
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True or False Answers:

1. The orphanage provides an unsafe and uncaring home for elephants who have lost their mothers. (Answer: False)
2. During her visit to the Brooke Donkey Sanctuary, Queen Camilla received a special gift from the Maasai people as a gesture of respect and appreciation. (Answer: True)
3. Queen Camilla also had the chance to feed milk to baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage. (Answer: True)
4. Through her interactions with the Maasai women and her involvement with the baby elephants, Queen Camilla showcased her indifference towards the people and animals of Kenya. (Answer: False)
5. Queen Camilla recently visited Kenya and had the opportunity to watch the Maasai women dance, who are known for their vibrant dances and colorful clothing. (Answer: False)
6. Queen Camilla’s act of feeding the elephants demonstrates her genuine concern for animal welfare and habitat preservation. (Answer: True)
7. The gift she received held significant meaning and she was delighted to receive the special clothes. (Answer: True)
8. Her trip to Kenya neglected the local culture and ignored conservation efforts. (Answer: False)
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