Most remarkable native speaker of English

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4

Most remarkable native speaker of English

Aim of the lesson: 

- name countries which have English as a official or first language

- name a few remarkable native speakers (of these countries) and learn more about them

- know the requirements of the individual presentations 

countries with English as a first or official language

Most remarkable speaker of English

We are going to look at a few native speakers who have had an impact on their country or the world for various reasons. 

These people represent great

cultural

historical 

political

scientific 

developments 

remarkable people I have heard of

Some remarkable people

"I had no specific belief except that our cause was just, was very strong and it was winning more and more support."  

source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nelson-Mandela

Nelson Mandela

How long was Mandela in prison?

1. 27 years
2. 7 years
3. 17 years
4. 72 years

Why was Mandela sent to prison?

1. because he worked for another country
2. because he refused to pay taxes
3. because he left South Africa
4. because he protested against apartheid and the government

Which statement best explains the conflict between the African National Congress (ANC) and the National Party in South Africa during the 20th century?

A. The ANC supported apartheid, while the National Party wanted equal rights.

1. The ANC and the NP were both international organisations
2. Both parties wanted to keep the same racial laws in South Africa
3. The ANC fought for equal rights for all races/the NP supported apartheid policies
4. The ANC supported apartheid, while the NP wanted equal rights

Some remarkable people

''Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine''.

source:

https://quotes.thefamouspeople.com/alan-turing-4223.php

Alan Turing

When did Alan Turing work at Bletchley Park?

1. during his study
2. during WWI
3. during WWII
4. During the Vietnam war

What made Alan Turing a bit unusual?

1. he wore pyjamas under his clothes
2. he wore black suits
3. he wore shorts all the time
4. he wore the same suit every day

How did Alan Turing break the Enigma code?

1. He listened to coded speech
2. He used an informant
3. He studied codes
4. He built a big computer

Some remarkable people

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase" 

Martin Luther King Jr. 

Where did Martin Luther King Jr's speech take place on August 28th 1963?

1. Lincoln memorial
2. Bush memorial
3. Washington memorial
4. Jefferson memorial

What made this speech so special?

1. He wrote the speech himself
2. He knew it by heart
3. He didn't stick to the orginal text
4. He shortened the speech

What was the main message of the 'I have a dream' speech?

1. calling for immediate economic reform
2. encouraging people to move to northern states
3. supporting new voting restrictions
4. advocating for equality and end of segregation

Some remarkable people

"Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men.”

Katherine Johnson

How does the film use Katherine’s repeated trips to the distant restroom to develop a larger theme?

1. highlights her lack of time management skills
2. emphasises everyday obstacles created by segregation
3. NASA was unaware of restroom policies
4. suggests she preferred working alone

When her supervisor removes the “Colored Ladies Room” sign, what broader idea does this action symbolize?

1. space exploration was more important than civil rights
2. That segregation laws no longer existed
3. that individual leadership can challenge unjust systems
4. that Katherine no longer needed support from her colleagues

 Remarkable native speakers of English

in the world of science and politics

who have had a large impact on many lives

But there are so many more.......

Winston Churchill

Jane Austen

J. Robert Oppenheimer

Rounding off: 

•  What were the lesson aims?
• countries with English as a first or official language
• names and knowledge of (a few) remarkable native speakers of English 
• development of listening comprehension and/or strategies and understanding of general and complex information 
• know what to do next (prepare presentation)

next lessons

•  continue with preparation 
• pair up in twos and groups to discuss presentations
• practise presentations 

Any questions about the lesson?