Our Virtual English Classroom: December 2023

Monday, December 18, 2023

Number the Stars: Chapters 4-6

Warm-up: ethics

In the section that we will read this week, Annemarie is faced with an ethical dilemma. Ethics are a set of values or principles by which people live. They help to define good and bad behavior.
One one hand, lying is not ethical. Though, on the other hand, are there any situations when lying can be justified (is ok)? Explain your answer!

Now, what kind of ethical dilemma is Annemarie facing? We will read and find out. But first, some background information about a Jewish holiday:

Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year. It occurs on the first day of the seventh month of the Jewish calendar, which is based on lunar months. The seventh month of the moon calendar usually falls in September. Rosh Hashana, which means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew, is one of the holiest days of the Jewish year. It commemorates the creation of the world and is a time for quietly reflecting on one’s actions during the previous year and for repenting of one’s sins. On Rosh Hashana, an ancient musical instrument called a shofar is played. The shofar is a ram’s horn. When it is blown, it creates a high-pitched blast. The notes of the shofar call Jews to experience a spiritual reawakening.

Chapter 4 vocabulary preview:
https://quizlet.com/120053620/number-the-stars-chapter-4-vocabulary-flash-cards/

Chapters 5 and 6 vocabulary preview:
https://quizlet.com/194357291/number-the-stars-vocabulary-chapters-5-and-6-flash-cards/

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Freedom Writers: 3

1. Answer these questions:

In what way do you think Wilson High School (the school in Freedom Writers) is different from this school?
Are your school and the school from the movie the same in any way?

Pick THREE of the words that you have learnt for today and write them in sentences.

Chatter, discouraged, eventually, divided, threaten, scoff, immediately, education, salary, lyrics, deserve