Where do you feel a sense of belonging? In this lesson, students will learn about the various aspects of a community and possible improvements that could be made. This lesson features a video that discusses the city of Memphis, its history, and how it has shaped communities. Students will learn and practice verb patterns and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives

To learn about the various aspects of a community and possible improvements that could be made

To learn and review verb patterns

To develop speaking and listening skills

To learn and use new vocabulary relating to the topic

Video

People grow up in different neighborhoods and in various ways. Trauma that is developed from times of adversity is carried down through generations and affects everyone who comes after it. Watch this video about the city of Memphis and learn the history of this area and how it has shaped its people and communities.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

epicenter [noun]: the place that has the highest level of activity; the central point of something

sanitation worker [noun]: a person whose job is to empty people's trash cans and take the garbage away

upbringing [noun]: the treatment and instruction received by a child from its parents throughout its childhood

bullfrog [noun]: a giant North American frog making a loud, deep, rough noise

nickel [noun]: a coin worth five cents

trauma [noun]: long-lasting and severe emotional shock and pain caused by a highly upsetting experience

entrepreneur [noun]: someone attempting to make a profit by starting a company/business or by operating alone in the world of business, especially when there is some risk involved

adversity [noun]: a difficult or unlucky situation or event

locavore [noun]: someone who only buys locally produced goods from local businesses

sustainable [adjective]: able to be maintained or continued

principle [noun]: a moral rule or standard of good behavior

the projects  [noun]: a group of houses or apartments, usually provided by the government for families with low incomes

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