This document provides pre-session instructions for learners for various weekly sessions covering different topics such as souvenirs, feminism, homes, beauty, technology in the classroom, teaching, college preparation, movies, exercise, health, food, technology and mental health, work experience, environment, communication, leadership, social media, travel, and food. The instructions include reading articles and watching videos to prepare to discuss different topics during the sessions.
This document provides pre-session instructions for learners for various weekly sessions covering different topics such as souvenirs, feminism, homes, beauty, technology in the classroom, teaching, college preparation, movies, exercise, health, food, technology and mental health, work experience, environment, communication, leadership, social media, travel, and food. The instructions include reading articles and watching videos to prepare to discuss different topics during the sessions.
This document provides pre-session instructions for learners for various weekly sessions covering different topics such as souvenirs, feminism, homes, beauty, technology in the classroom, teaching, college preparation, movies, exercise, health, food, technology and mental health, work experience, environment, communication, leadership, social media, travel, and food. The instructions include reading articles and watching videos to prepare to discuss different topics during the sessions.
❖ Write down 3-4 of your favorite vacation / trip memories.
For Sessions 11/29-12/5: Feminism
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Think about feminism. What does it mean to you? How is it viewed in your country? Be prepared to share this during the session. ❖ Watch this video. Note words that you don’t know and share them during the session.
For Sessions 12/6-12/12: Home
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Think about a typical home in Ukraine. What does it look like? Who is a part of it? Be prepared to share this during the session. ❖ *Optional: if you would like, take pictures of your home or Ukrainian homes from the internet to share during your session. ❖ Read this article. ❖ Watch this video. This is from a show on Netflix called “The World's Most Extraordinary Homes.” For Sessions 12/13-12/19: Beauty
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video. ❖ Watch this video. ❖ Read this article. Week of Feb 8: Technology in the Classroom
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about different types of technology that can be used in the classroom. ❖ Read this infographic about 5 disadvantages of technology in education.
Week of Feb 15: Teaching!
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ None
Week of Feb 22: College Preparation
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Read this infographic about applying to college in the United States. ➢ CHALLENGE: Read this article about the college applications in the US. ❖ Watch this video about one boy’s experience with extracurricular activities. Week of March 1: In the Classroom
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about one girl’s experience cheating on an exam. Week of March 8: Introduction to Film
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Prepare a 2-3 minute oral response summarizing the plot of your favorite movie and reasons why it is your favorite. Make sure to include the order of events (what happened first, second, third, finally) and be as descriptive as possible. ❖ Read the beginning of this article, and also read 3-4 of the paragraphs about different movies (choose the ones that are most interesting to you)
Week of March 15: Domestic and International Film Culture
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video on whether comic book superhero movies are too violent (feel free to slow down the playback speed in the settings if it’s too fast!) ❖ Watch this video on movie scenes that were changed for international audiences. ❖ Optional Challenge: Read this article on film censorship and the kinds of content that are appropriate for different international audiences.
Week of March 22: Movies and Actors
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Look at a few actors’ profiles from this list and be familiar with the way the actors are described. Week of March 29: The Movie Theater Experience
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Be familiar with the rules for Jeopardy, although you will be playing a slightly different online version. ❖ Read this article on different movie theaters around the world. Week of April 5: Exercise and Diet
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Think about your eating habits - common foods you usually eat, when you eat, special dietary rules you follow, etc. Be prepared to share this information with other learners. ❖ OPTIONAL: Watch this short cartoon about the benefits of exercise on your body!
Week of April 12: Healthy Habits
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about food waste and how to reduce it
Week of April 19: Food
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❖ N/A
Week of April 26: Technology and Mental Health
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about how social media impacts your mental health. Week of May 3: Work Experience
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video and think about what career or job you want to have - What are your daily responsibilities in this job? How does it relate to your studies at school? Be prepared to share this information with other learners.
Week of May 10: Employment vs. Entrepreneurship
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about starting a company. ❖ OPTIONAL: Watch this short video about becoming an entrepreneur.
Week of May 17: Where to Live/Work
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about city life vs. country life.
Week of May 24: Life Outside of Work
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Think about your hobbies and interests and come up with 3 to 5 things you do in your free time. Be prepared to share this information with other learners. Week of May 31: Developing Skills
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Look through this infographic about the different skills needed for a career. ❖ Read this article about the best online learning platforms.
Week of June 7: Landforms
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Think of a creature you would like to see in the wild. Where do they usually live? Is it dangerous or difficult to go to their habitat? What would the journey to see the animal look like? Be prepared to share these answers with the group. ❖ Take this quiz about traveling to a national park. Skip the question about Zip codes.
Week of June 14: Habits and Environment
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Read this article about planning an eco-friendly party. Week of June 21: Animals
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❖ N/A Week of June 28: Technology and Environment
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Read through this article about new inventions that could save the planet.
Week of July 5: Close Friends
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Think about one of your closest friends. How and when did you meet? How often do you talk with them? What's a fun memory you share? Be prepared to share this during the session.
Week of July 12: Interpersonal Communication
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about miscommunication. Then, think of a time when miscommunication happened between you and someone you know. Be prepared to share this during the session. Week of July 19: Self-Awareness
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about developing emotional intelligence. Think of 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses you have. How can you or others develop the strengths further? How can you improve or overcome the weaknesses? Be prepared to share this in the session. ❖ Optional: Take this quiz to assess how emotionally intelligent you are and how to improve your weaknesses. Week of July 26: Social Media and Relationships
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about how technology impacts our relationships.
Week of August 2: Values
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Take a look at this list of values and take note of unfamiliar words. You can look up their definitions or ask your volunteer during the session.
Week of August 9: Making a Difference
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Have a pen and piece of paper ready!
Week of August 16: Leadership
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Think about a leader in your community or in the world that you admire. What did they do? Why are they admirable? Are they an inspiration for you? Be prepared to share this during the session. Week of August 23: Social Media Activism
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ N/A
Week of Oct 25: Asking and Answering Questions About Travel
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Before the session, prepare a short story (1-2 minutes) about a vacation or trip. It can be real or fictitious (fake). You will be presenting this during the session, so you can prepare notes to use if you like.
Week of Nov 1: Different Ways to Travel
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Read this article about traveling on a budget.
Week of Nov 8: Good and Bad Travel Experiences
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Read the short article here.
Week of Nov 15: Food
Pre-Session Instructions for Learner ❖ Watch this video about weird American foods. ❖ Read the article at this link.