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This document provides an overview of Jamaica, including its basic information such as its geographic features and climate. It also includes tips and instructions for introducing the animals of Jamaica to a learner, with information about different animals and reggae music. The document suggests various activities for learning about Jamaica, and concludes with a reflection and feedback for the learner.

Contents

• Pages 1—20: Jamaica: Basic Information
• Pages 21—43: Jamaica: Animals and Music

This section of the document introduces basic information about Jamaica. It mentions that Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea, with its capital being Kingston. The official language is English and the national flag is yellow, green, and black. The section also mentions that Jamaica has mountains in the east, valleys in the middle, and plains along the coast. The climate in Jamaica is mainly tropical, with hurricane season running from June to November.

This section of the document provides tips and instructions for introducing the animals of Jamaica to a learner (referred to as “S”). The suggested time for this activity is 1.5 minutes. The tips include looking at pictures, listening to or reading passages, and dragging flashcards to learn the meaning of words. The document mentions that Jamaica is full of different animals, including tiny insects, large reptiles, and land crabs. It also introduces the national bird of Jamaica called the doctor bird, which has beautiful tail feathers and a bright beak. The section includes practice questions and answers about the animals of Jamaica. There is also a section about reggae music from Jamaica, including the instruments used by reggae bands. The document suggests free talk activities about animals in other countries, as well as asking questions about reggae music and favorite music styles. The section ends with a “Wrap Up” activity where S reflects on what they have learned about Jamaica. It also provides feedback on fluency and accuracy and concludes with a “Goodbye”. There are additional sections in the document that explore other aspects of Jamaica and offer additional activities.