Now that we're going to be spending a lot of time at home, we need something to fill in the time. As a whole class, here are some media that we could all consume together. I've called this a book club, but they needn't be books.
Syria's Secret Library - Mike Thompson
This tells the true story of a secret library hidden underneath the rubble of a destroyed city in Syria, and how it helps those still living there hope.
You can listen to it here. (If the link doesn't work, on Google search 'BBC podcast Syria's secret library' and it should be the first option. It is 27 minutes long).
Here is some wartime vocabulary that you'll need. Look up the words you don't know in this dictionary.
Rubble
Shelling/Shells
Siege/Besieged
Bombed-out
Barrel bombs (search on Google)
Frontline
Sniper
Shrapnel
Carnage
Context:
Syria is in the middle of a civil war, and is led by a man named Bashar al-Assad. When you hear the words 'Pro-Assad' or 'the Assad forces' it refers to supporters of the president and his army.
Write your answers down and be prepared to discuss them in class.
Before you listen:
1. What services do local libraries provide?
2. Do you use your local library (in Australia or in your home country)? Why not?
3. If you were a civilian in the middle of a war, would you be trying to get to a library? Would you risk your life to access books?
While you listen:
1.How did the library come into being? How did they acquire the books? How many do they have?
2. How does the Secret Library help residents plan for the future?
3. What was Abdul Bassit's first book that he borrowed from the library? Why does he like it?
4. Finish this sentence: Just like the body needs food, _____________________.
5. How does Kinder describe Heaven? What was the child's description of Heaven?
6. How has the library helped soldiers?
After you listen:
1. What's your opinion of this episode of the podcast? What did you enjoy or dislike about it?
2. What was something you learnt that particularly interested or surprised you?
3. There is a continued mentioning of the word 'normality'. Why would trying to achieve a sense of normality be important during a time of crisis?
4. Your life has been radically upended (although you're much safer) - what could you do to try and maintain a normal life while in self-isolation?
6, 9, 10, 12, 17, 21
Here is some wartime vocabulary that you'll need. Look up the words you don't know in this dictionary.
Rubble
Shelling/Shells
Siege/Besieged
Bombed-out
Barrel bombs (search on Google)
Frontline
Sniper
Shrapnel
Carnage
Context:
Syria is in the middle of a civil war, and is led by a man named Bashar al-Assad. When you hear the words 'Pro-Assad' or 'the Assad forces' it refers to supporters of the president and his army.
Write your answers down and be prepared to discuss them in class.
Before you listen:
1. What services do local libraries provide?
2. Do you use your local library (in Australia or in your home country)? Why not?
3. If you were a civilian in the middle of a war, would you be trying to get to a library? Would you risk your life to access books?
While you listen:
1.How did the library come into being? How did they acquire the books? How many do they have?
2. How does the Secret Library help residents plan for the future?
3. What was Abdul Bassit's first book that he borrowed from the library? Why does he like it?
4. Finish this sentence: Just like the body needs food, _____________________.
5. How does Kinder describe Heaven? What was the child's description of Heaven?
6. How has the library helped soldiers?
After you listen:
1. What's your opinion of this episode of the podcast? What did you enjoy or dislike about it?
2. What was something you learnt that particularly interested or surprised you?
3. There is a continued mentioning of the word 'normality'. Why would trying to achieve a sense of normality be important during a time of crisis?
4. Your life has been radically upended (although you're much safer) - what could you do to try and maintain a normal life while in self-isolation?
6, 9, 10, 12, 17, 21
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