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Summary
The document provides tips and activities for learning about Antarctica. It includes vocabulary words, pictures with descriptions, and a conversation between two people who discuss their experiences in Antarctica. The document also discusses the experience of summer in Antarctica, describing it as a place of desolation, isolation, and purity. It mentions the phenomenon of Polar Night, where the sun does not rise for a period of time.
Contents
- Pages 1—35: Antarctica activities document
- Pages 36—40: Antarctica: Desolation, Isolation, Purity
Pages 1—35: Antarctica activities document
This section of the document is titled “Tips” and provides instructions and activities for learning about Antarctica. Some of the activities include introducing lesson objectives, hypothesizing what it’s like to live in Antarctica, describing pictures with given words, discussing a recent trip, and asking and answering questions. The document also mentions some key vocabulary words related to Antarctica, such as “prefab,” “windchill,” “waddle,” and “isolation.” Additionally, there is a conversation between two people who discuss their experiences in Antarctica, including the weather conditions and the sight of penguins.
Pages 36—40: Antarctica: Desolation, Isolation, Purity
This section of the document discusses the experience of summer in Antarctica, where the sun stays above the horizon 24 hours a day. The author describes Antarctica as a place of desolation, isolation, and purity. There is also a reference to a lesson on Antarctica, which includes information about what the Antarctic summer is like. There is feedback given to the student on their pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The document also mentions the phenomenon of Polar Night, where the sun does not rise in Antarctica for a period of time.