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Indigenous Culture ESL Lesson

Celebrating Indigenous Culture Through Powwows

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Video Length: 1:58

Updated on: 07/31/2024

Lesson Time: 1–2 hrs.

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Indigenous Culture ESL Lesson Description

OBJECTIVE & OVERVIEW

This indigenous culture ESL lesson plan provides activities, PDF worksheets, and digital materials designed for intermediate B1 - B2 students. In this lesson, students will:

  • Discuss and explore the topic of ‘powwows’
  • Discuss some topics related to indigenous culture
  • Watch a new report video about powwows and how they are celebrated
  • Study and use the passive voice in question formation
  • Have in-depth conversations about other cultural events

PREVIEW & DISCUSSION

In this indigenous culture ESL lesson, students start by exploring images related to powwows. They engage in a discussion to predict what a powwow might be. They answer questions about powwows, the activities that occur, the participants, and the typical times and places for such events. They then shift focus to indigenous culture. They discuss what "indigenous" means and consider symbols, attire, and traditions associated with it. Students also examine their own cultural contexts. In the final preview activity, students match adjectives with nouns and use these matched phrases to describe the powwow images..

VIEWING ACTIVITY

During the viewing activity, students watch a video about powwows. It provides detailed information on their significance, types, and various activities. In the first activity, students write short answers about powwows. They then match sentence halves related to different powwow dances. Students also complete sentences about powwow attire, focusing on the specifics of ceremonial dress, the materials used, and cultural etiquette associated with it.

DISCUSSION & GRAMMAR

Following the video, students discuss several reflective questions about powwows. They also share any experiences with similar cultural events in their local areas or countries. Students move on to analyze passive voice sentences from the video. They answer questions about the use of the passive voice and convert these statements into questions. Additionally, they practice creating passive voice questions based on provided sentences and discuss the structures used.

CULTURAL EVENT & DISCOVERY WORKSHOP

For the cultural event discovery and workshop, students are divided into pairs or small groups to create and discuss their own cultural event. They start by writing down a cultural event of their choice, which can be real or imaginary. Students then ask each other questions about their chosen events, focusing on various aspects like attire, competitions, and activities. They are encouraged to use the passive voice in some of their questions. After the discussions, they reflect on similarities and differences between the events, what they found interesting, and their experience with using the passive voice.

Alternatively, students may discuss various topics related to cultural events and engage in discussions about their own experiences, interests, and perspectives on cultural events.

BENEFITS OF USING THIS INDIGENOUS CULTURE ESL LESSON

Cultural Awareness:

This lesson can improve students’ understanding and appreciation of indigenous cultures. This promotes global cultural awareness.

Authentic Content:

Since the lesson uses authentic video material, it can be effective in improving listening skills and maintaining student interest.

Enhanced Speaking Skills:

There are plenty of speaking opportunities in the lesson, through group discussions and the cultural events workshop. This promotes meaningful conversations among students.

Personal Connection:

This lesson helps students relate personally to the material by comparing cultural events. As a result, it can make their learning experience more relevant.

Grammar Practice:

Students get to practice forming the passive voice in questions. This can help them in a variety of situations in which they’d ask questions using the passive voice.

Video Description

What do you know about 'powwows'? Come discover this fascinating cultural event celebrated by indigenous cultures of North America.

Lesson Activities

Speaking

Indigenous Culture, Powwows, Cultural Events

Viewing

Short Answers, Matching Activity, Gap-fill Listening

Vocabulary

Images, Adjective + Noun Collocations

Grammar

Question Formation (Passive Voice)

Additional

Cultural Events Discovery Workshop, Quiz & Review, Lesson Reflection

Lesson Topics

Indigenous Culture, Powwows, Cultural Events

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