 Lesson
26 - This Game Is Fun!
In this lesson Anna plays the game "Catch Americana" and
learns more about U.S. Presidents. She also learns to
watch where she walks! |
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Lesson Video
Watch the video and then do the activities on this page. |
Video Script
Anna: This is the Roosevelt Memorial. Where is the symbol?
Anna remembers that Dan said: You have to find things that aren't really there.
... When you find an American symbol, you win points and a Fun Fact about a U.S.
President.
Anna: Yay! I found Uncle Sam and I won another 40 points! What is the Fun Fact?
Voice: Franklin Roosevelt was the first to fly in a plane as president!
Anna: I didn't know that. This is a really beautiful memorial.
Anna: This is the Lincoln Memorial! Where is the symbol?
Anna: I found it! The Statue of Liberty! Please give me my Fun Fact.
Voice: Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler!
Anna: I didn't know that. Lincoln wanted freedom for all people. So, the Statue
of Liberty works well.
Anna: And I won 20 points! Time to find the next symbol.
Dan: Hey! Look out!
Anna: Sorry. Hey, it's you! Now, I should be more careful.
Dan: That’s okay.
Anna: This game is a lot of fun. Hey, what’s your name?
Dan: Dan. What’s yours?
Anna: Anna.
Dan: Like Americana!
Anna: Yeah, I guess so.
Dan: Did you find any symbols?
Anna: Yes, I found three and won 120 points!
Dan: Me too. But, did you find the bald eagle?
Anna: No. Did you?
Dan: No.
Anna: First one to find it wins?
Dan: Anna, look out for that tree!
Anna: I learned a lot about presidents with this game. But I ought to be more
careful. Until next time …! |
Listening
Now practice listening to only the audio portion of the conversation. |
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Speaking
Learn to pronounce the new words for this lesson. Find out more about the U.S.
Presidents and the symbols in the game Anna and Dan play in the video. You can
also learn another way to warn someone of danger. |
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Pronunciation
Use this video to learn about how people say "ought to" in fast speech. |
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New Words |
- (air)plane -
n. a vehicle that has wings and an engine and
can carry people or things in the air
- fly -
v. to travel in an aircraft or spacecraft
- freedom -
n. the power to do what you want to do or the
ability to move or act freely
- Look out -
phrasal verb. used to tell someone to be aware
of something dangerous
- wrestler -
n. someone who competes in the sport of
wrestling
- yay -
interjection. used to express joy, approval, or
excitement
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 Activity
Are there any memorials to famous leaders in your town
or in your country? Tell us about them. Do you admire
the leader? Write about it in the Facebook Comments
section below. Then practice talking about sports with a
friend.
Click
lesson activity to get the printable PDF version. The
page opens to a new window. |
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Source:
Voice of America |
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