Vocabulary: Scan the text and explain the meaning of the italicized words and phrases; give the contextual situation, if necessary.



Questions for Discussion.

1. Where does the story take place?

2. What have you learned about Ifemelu?

3. What does Ifemelu say about Princeton?

4. Do you think Princeton is her native town?

5. Where might she come from?

6. What might be the reasons that made her leave her native country?

7. What can you say about Ifemelu’s appearance?

8. What is Ifemelu’s occupation?

9. What topics does she cover in her blog?

10. What do you think about blogging?

11. How do you understand the concept of the ‘social warrior’? Can the blogger be the one?

12. What story did the man tell her?

13. What problems might people like Ifemelu have when attempting to integrate into a new community?

14. How do you think the story might develop?

Problematic Questions for Discussion.

1. What social, psychological and cultural problems does the author discuss?

2. What do you think about Ifemelu’s personality?

3. Do you know any examples when technology helped the person’s social integration?

4. Why do you think people go to the USA? Classify the reasons into several categories?

MINI-SIMULATION: UN Model

Learning Outcome: Study the model of the UN (structure, departments) and role play an assembly session on the issues of global importance or social issues.

http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate [11]

Task 8: ‘Guidelines for Chairing’

Study the following list of useful phrases for chairing the UN session and be ready to use them during the debate.

At the Start of the Session: · Take a roll call in order to take attendance and find out how many countries are present (this number can be used to calculate the majority, 2/3 majority, and quorum) · Call the meeting to order, perhaps mention the committee and the topic o E.g. “I call to order this meeting of the World Food Programme to discuss Malnutrition and Food Aid” · Entertain a motion to open the Speaker’s List o After the Speaker’s list is open, add delegates to the list: “All those wishing to be added to the Speaker’s List please raise your placards”. During Formal Debate: · Between each speaker ask for points of motions o “Are there any points or motions at this time?” or “Are there any points or motions on the floor?” During Moderated Caucus: · “All those wishing to speak please raise your placards” then call on someone · At the end: “That brings us to the end of this Moderated Caucus, are there any points or motions on the floor?” During Unmoderated Caucus: · At the beginning: “We now in an unmoderated caucus for (number) amount of minutes” · At the end: “That is the end of this moderated caucus could everyone please take their seats” Other suggestions: · If the debate is stalling or no one is saying anything: “The Chair would look favourably on ………. “ · After motions it is helpful to ask for a second. Then you must vote. “All those in favor “ and “All those opposed” · If you feel that a certain motion is not helpful o “That is out of order at this time” o “I’m going to rule that out of order” o “I’m going to rule that motion dilatory” Voting Procedure: · After a motion to close debate has passed · “All those in favor of Resolution A please raise your Placards. All those opposed” After Every Motion: · You can ask for a second · You must vote on the motion

Task 9: ‘The UN Model Session’

Role play a debate on the globally significant issues, while modeling the UN session (e.g. ECOSOC).

COMMUNICATION

ESL Café Conversation: Discuss the following topics in pairs or in small groups.

1. Why do people volunteer?

2. Would you like to work as a volunteer?

3. Have you ever done any volunteer work?

4. What is volunteer work?

o What is your definition of volunteer work?

o What is the dictionary definition of volunteer?

5. What organizations do volunteer work?

o What kind of work do they do?

6. What situations need volunteer workers?

o Can you think of different types of volunteer work?

o Can you think of examples of professional and amateur volunteering?

7. What are volunteer activities that people do?

8. Can you list some reasons why people volunteer?

9. Do you know anyone who has done volunteer work?

o Where did they work and why did they volunteer?

10. Is there a history of volunteerism in your country?

o Can you find information about volunteering in your country and two other countries?

[33] ESL Conversation Questions , 2017

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