In today’s lesson we will be watching a video about a mining accident which took place in Chile.

Vocabulary Exercise

Before we begin lets review through some important vocabulary that you will be hearing during today’s  lesson

rescue	a note	an accident	a refuge
a leader	a miner	trapped

Now that you have a good understanding of the vocabulary lets add these words to your vocabulary presentation that you started on Tuesday. Remember to include a picture, a sentence and a definition. Once you have finished your presentation please show me what you have done so that I can provide you with feedback. You can use an application of your choice

Complete the attached worksheet: Vocabulary Watch and Listen -1tyewi8

Post Video Discussion 

Have  a look at the newspaper headline below:

Chile: Rescue Mission Starts to Save Trapped Miners

What do you think the video is going to be about? Independently share your ideas on the link below: https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/wtpsnkp1kesa

While Watching: 

We will now be watching a short video about a mining incident that took place in Chile.  While watching the video please complete the comprehension questions which can be downloaded in the link below. After completing the questions compare you answers with your friends

Unit 9 Watch and Listen (Reading & writing)-1w9n2jl

Post Video: 

In the video we learnt that Luis Urzua was the leader of the miners during the accident that took place in Chile.

Why do you think Luis Urzua came out of the mine after the other men?  Would you have done the same? Do you consider him to be an extra-ordinary man? 

Independently write your own response to this question and share your responses on the padlet link below: https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/aursegjg3di3