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Outlaws

Outlaws

Who did you help today? Do you follow the law?  Do you break small laws?  Do you break big laws? Are the Trung sisters outlaws?  How are they different from Billy the Kid? What is a bad law? [purchase_link id=”1579″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] Today I thought we might talk about outlaws.  It occured to me because a boy tried to steal my scooter yesterday. He was very young when he began his outlaw life.  He was orphaned at 14, and…

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Disasters that could wipe out the world

Disasters that could wipe out the world

What is a disaster? What disasters have you heard of? What disasters could wipe out the world (natural…man-made…never-before seen…)? Is the world more dangerous today than it was 300 years ago? This lesson is a foray into the apocalyptic, and could be an intriguing conversation for your student. Definitely not bland “educational content”. [purchase_link id=”1534″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] A disaster is something very bad that happens.  These are a few disasters. In 2011, the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was most…

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Being Prepared For Emergencies

Being Prepared For Emergencies

This lesson is for upper-intermediate and advanced students, and should introduce some new vocabulary. This is a good one if you want to challenge some advanced students. In the reading passages, I reference historical events that may intrigue advanced students. The student will have opportunity to discuss different kinds of emergencies, and how to be prepared: having a plan, having and escape and being ready for the worst that could happen. Enjoy! [purchase_link id=”1529″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] Emergencies are serious,…

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