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English Around the World

Let’s EXPLORE English!

Utforska den engelskspråkiga världen och utveckla förmågan att reflektera över livsvillkor, samhällsfrågor och kulturella företeelser.

tränar läsförståelse.

tränar att uttrycka sig i skrift.

tränar att söka vidare kunskap om ämnesområdet.

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EXPLORE Student’s Book består av nio fristående kapitel med intressanta teman. I varje kapitel finns texter som är indelade i fyra nivåer. Texterna berör kapitlets tema men varierar i stil. Till varje text finns tre olika uppgiftstyper att arbeta med.

EXPLORE English Around the World

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Hi! g’day!

Hello!

Howdy!

Texterna och uppgifterna i EXPLORE är främst skrivna på amerikansk engelska.

Explore Teacher’s Guide ger stöd och inspiration till lärarens undervisning.

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ISBN 978-91-27-45298-5

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Aaron Harmon Ann Harmon

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Let’s EXPLORE English!

I EXPLORE möter du nio fristående kapitel med relevanta ämnen att arbeta med. Kapitlen i boken följer samma upplägg och inleds med Exploration som är ett startuppslag där du tillsammans med andra i gruppen skapar förförståelse för det tema som kapitlets texter utgår ifrån. Texterna som följer i varje kapitel är indelade i fyra nivåer, från lättare till svårare. Alla texterna berör kapitlets tema men varierar i stil. Du läser olika texttyper och arbetar aktivt med att förstå texternas innehåll och mening.

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Till varje text finns tre olika uppgiftstyper att arbeta med. Uppgifterna följer texternas progression och blir mer utmanande för varje text.

Svara på uppgifterna skriftligt på papper eller dator. tränar läsförståelse med enklare och svårare läsförståelsefrågor.

De svårare frågorna är markerade med en svart ring. tränar att uttrycka sig i skrift. tränar att söka vidare kunskap om ämnesområdet.

Texterna och uppgifterna i boken är främst skrivna på amerikansk engelska. I det sista kapitlet finns en extra text om det engelska språket som även behandlar skillnader mellan amerikansk och brittisk engelska.

Sist i boken finns en stöttande ordsamling med listor av utvalda ord från varje text.

Syftet med EXPLORE är att på ett inspirerande och lättillgängligt sätt lära ut och skapa nyfikenhet om den engelskspråkiga världen. Enjoy!

Aaron & Ann Harmon

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Explore Contents

Animals in the Wild 1 2 3 4

The American Alligator ....................................................... 8 Whale Safari in Canada ..................................................... 10 Australian Wildlife ............................................................ 12 On Safari in South Africa .................................................. 14

Days to Remember 1 2 3 4

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Oscar from New Zealand ................................................... 28 Katie from Scotland ........................................................... 30 Owen from Australia ......................................................... 32 Anna from USA ................................................................ 34

Ready, set, go!

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The All Blacks and the Haka .............................................. 38 Australia’s first Winter Olympic Gold ................................ 40 The Williams Sisters .......................................................... 42 Six Sports – All with a Ball ................................................ 44

Tasty Temptations 1 2 3 4

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St. Patrick’s Day ................................................................. 18 Halloween . . . ...................................................................... 20 National Days .................................................................... 22 Heritage Day ..................................................................... 24

My School Day 1 2 3 4

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Smoothie Time .................................................................. 50 S’mores . . . . . . . . ..................................................................... 52 Afternoon Tea ................................................................... 54 Chef Jamie Oliver .............................................................. 56

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Music to My Ears 1 2 3 4

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The Eurovision Song Contest ............................................. 60 Hip Hop – More than just Rap Music! .............................. 62 Susan Boyle – A Dream Come True ................................... 64 Bagpipe – A Powerful Instrument ...................................... 66

Around the World 1 2 3 4

Stonehenge – An Ancient Mystery .................................... 70 Alaska – A State of Natural Beauty .................................... 72 The Great Barrier Reef ....................................................... 74 New Zealand has it all! ...................................................... 76

Now and Then 1 2 3 4

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London – A City for Tourists ............................................. 82 Cape Town – A City of Adventure ..................................... 84 The Great Fire of London .................................................. 86 The Cape of Good Hope – A Cape of Storms .................... 88

Words and Wonderful Stories 1 2 3 4a 4b

Tongue Twisters ................................................................. 92 Poems and Limericks ......................................................... 94 Holes by Louis Sachar ........................................................ 96 Wonder by R.J. Palacio ........................................................ 98 The English Language ..................................................... 100

Word Lists

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Animals in the wild Exploration 1. Look at the pictures. How many of these animals can you identify?

2. In groups, discuss and write down what you think you know about some of the animals.

3. Write at least 3–5 things you would like to learn about the animals.

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wide head

skin like armor

strong jaws

The American

Alligator Alligators, and their relatives crocodiles, have lived on Earth for a much longer period of time than many other animals.

Alligators have been around for millions of years. They look like giant lizards. Alligators have wide heads, very strong jaws, and skin like armor. They live in the southern United States and in China.

In Florida, USA, many people go to the Everglades National Park for tours on airboats. It is very popular, as you are able to see alligators in the wild.

Most adult alligators are between 2.5 and 3.5 meters long. They can weigh over 450 kilograms, and can run about 18 kilometers per hour, but only for a short time.

Alligators can stay under water for up to eight hours if the water is cold enough. When they are hungry, they hide in the water and wait for an animal to come. Alligators only eat about once a week.

Alligators have an extremely strong bite, but they do not have very strong muscles to open their jaws. Adults could probably hold an alligator’s mouth shut, but they probably should not try.

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1. Which of the following is NOT true about alligators? a) They have wide heads. b) They can be found in Ireland. c) They have strong jaws. d) They have skin like armor.

2. Where do people go in Florida to see alligators?

3. How long are most adult alligators?

4. How long can an alligator stay under water?

5. How often do alligators eat?

6. Some people say that alligators are the closest we have to dinosaurs. Do you agree?

Why or why not?

1. What would you do if you saw an alligator about 20 meters away, and it was walking toward you? Write a few sentences.

2. Imagine you are a hungry alligator hiding in the water, waiting for an animal to come along.

Describe what happens.

1. Find out the longest amount of time an alligator can go without food.

2. Alligators and crocodiles are relatives. Find three similarities and three differences between them.

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Whale Safari in Canada

We are on a boat in Quebec, Canada, and this is my first whale watching tour.

There are different kinds of whales that you can find in Quebec: belugas, minkes, humpbacks, fin whales, and if you are lucky, blue whales.

It looks like today is my lucky day! The blue whale is 50 meters in front of us. The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth, and here it is. Everyone on the boat cheers. Then, the whale disappears into the deep blue water. Will it come up again?

All of a sudden we see the whale coming toward us. It is only a few meters away from our boat now. I am not sure whether to be afraid or excited! A strange silence spreads over the boat. The whale is coming up again. The giant is rolling onto its back. It looks like it will hit us! It is diving under the boat, close enough for me to touch its tail as it passes right in front of me.

I guess the whale is just playing with us or showing off. If it makes one mistake, our whole boat will turn over. It is scary and amazing at the same time! I wonder if it is coming back again?

This is an adventure that none of us on that boat will ever forget!

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1. What country is Quebec located in? a) USA b) Canada c) South Africa d) France 2. What kinds of whales might you see in Quebec?

3. What does the author think the whale was doing when it came so close and went under the boat?

4. What makes the blue whale different from all other animals? a) It is the largest animal on Earth. b) It can eat a lot of fish at one time. c) It can do tricks in the water. d) It likes to show off for humans.

5. Why do you think a strange silence spread over the boat?

6. Try to explain why no one on the boat will forget the experience.

1. Imagine that you are on the boat with the author. Describe your senses: what you see, what you smell, what you hear, what you feel, and what you taste.

2. Have you ever tried to show off? Describe a time when you did, or when you saw a person or an animal showing off.

1. Research one of the five whales mentioned in the story. Find five facts about the whale.

2. Find out which whales and other wildlife you would see on a whale safari in western Canada.

The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth. It can be as long as three buses.

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Australian

Wildlife Millions of years ago, Australia drifted away from the other continents on Earth. Due to this the animals evolved in different ways from other wildlife, which is why Australian animals are so unique.

Here are some short facts about some of them.

Echidna An echidna is a spiny anteater with sharp claws and a beak.

It digs into the ground, and uses its tongue to catch the ants.

The echidna lives in Australia and also in Tasmania.

Emu An emu is a bird that can grow up to two meters tall and weigh approximately 40 kg. The emu cannot fly. The emu is the second largest bird in the world, and it is the national bird of Australia.

Dingo A dingo is a wild dog. People believe that the dingo’s bark is more like the howl of a wolf. Most dingoes have a ginger color, but some dingoes are also black or white.

Kangaroo A kangaroo has a long tail, large back feet, and small hands. Females carry their babies in their pouch. A baby kangaroo is called a joey. A kangaroo can be up to 2.5 meters tall. The big tail helps them keep balanced.

Koala The koala has large, sharp claws, so it can climb the trees, and even sleep up there. Koala mothers carry their babies in their pouch for six months. For the next six months, the babies hang on their mother outside the pouch, before they are big enough to be on their own.

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Platypus A platypus is a unique looking animal. It has a beak, webbed ducklike feet, a tail like a beaver, and a furry body like an otter. The male platypus is venomous. It swims and hunts under water.

Tasmanian Devil The Tasmanian Devil lives in Tasmania, the island just south of Australia. It is black, as big as a small dog, quite aggressive, and it is very loud.

Wallaby A wallaby is a smaller kind of kangaroo that is less than a meter tall.

When their babies are born, they are blind and deaf, and they weigh less than a gram. They live in their mother’s pouch for a year.

Wombat As great diggers with sharp claws, wombats live in holes and tunnels that they dig underground. Their tunnels can be up to 20 meters long, and deep underground. They are active during the night and sleep during the day.

1. Which animal (or animals)‌ a) is a smaller kind of kangaroo? b) uses its tongue to catch ants? c) sleeps in the trees? d) howls like a wolf? e) uses its tail to keep balanced? f) is a bird that cannot fly? g) has a venomous male? h) has a beak? i) lives on an island south of Australia? j) digs tunnels? k) has a pouch?

2. Why do you think the wombats sleep during the day instead of the night?

3. Which animal do you think is the most dangerous for humans? Why? 4. Why are many Australian animals so different from the ones on other continents?

1. Pick three animals from the text, and compare them to three animals in your country.

Describe a few ways they are similar.

2. Imagine that you are one of the animals in the text. Write a short story about a day when something exciting happened.

1. Pick one of the animals. Find five more facts about it.

2. Find three differences between a wallaby and a kangaroo.

3. If the emu is the second largest bird in the world, which is the largest? Find three differences between the two birds.

4. Find out where Tasmania is located, and find five facts about the island.

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On Safari in

South Africa Kudu

This is the story of a first safari experience in South Africa. Would you dare to join such an adventure?

After sleeping a night under a mosquito net in a lodge in Kruger National Park, we got up before dawn. It was dark, but our path was glowing with lanterns, and the sky was covered with stars. The park is enormous, so we were not going to have time to see it all.

We met our guides, a park ranger, and a tracker who helps find the animals. As it is so hot during the days, they told us that the early morning is the best time for a safari. I was so excited and nervous at the same time, as this was my first safari. We got in the jeep and we were on our way!

The sun came up as we arrived at a water hole. There we saw a herd of elephants, a herd of zebras, and a kudu on its own. Some animals were drinking the water, and some elephants seemed to be playing in the water.

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Later, we spotted a pride of lions feasting on a dead wildebeest after a successful hunt. Not far away, we could see the vultures waiting in the trees to feast on whatever was left after the lions had their share.

A little past the vultures, we saw a cackle of hyenas circling.

They also feast on whatever the lions leave behind.

Further into the park, our tracker found three black rhinos.

There are not many of these rhinos left in the park, so this was a rare sight. They seemed quite peaceful to me, but we had to keep still and quiet when they were close. We would not want them to charge at us! After a long time, they turned and walked away, and we headed back for breakfast.

I hope I get lucky over these next few days of safari! I really hope to see hippos and giraffes before I go! They are my favorite animals!

We are going out again when the sun sets this evening. I can’t wait!

1. Why won’t they have time to see all of Kruger National Park?

2. What is the tracker’s job?

3. What do they see at the water hole?

4. After leaving the water hole, what other animals do they see on the safari?

5. What do you call a group of elephants or zebras?

6. Why do you think the morning is the best time for a safari?

7. Why was it so special to see black rhinos?

8. The hyenas and vultures are waiting for the leftovers from the lions’ feast. Why do you think they wait for leftovers?

A pride of lions feeding after the hunt.

A hippopotamus, or hippo, is one of the most dangerous animals in the world.

1. If you could go on a safari in Kruger National Park, which animals would you hope to see?

Which would be your top three favorites? Why? 2. Continue the story about the evening safari experience.

1. Find out what other animals there are in Kruger National Park.

2. Choose an animal that lives in Kruger National Park. Find five facts about it.

3. Many animals, such as the black rhino, are close to extinction. Find out some reasons why.

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English Around the World

Let’s EXPLORE English!

Utforska den engelskspråkiga världen och utveckla förmågan att reflektera över livsvillkor, samhällsfrågor och kulturella företeelser.

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tränar att söka vidare kunskap om ämnesområdet.

Student’s Book åk 4-6

EXPLORE Student’s Book består av nio fristående kapitel med intressanta teman. I varje kapitel finns texter som är indelade i fyra nivåer. Texterna berör kapitlets tema men varierar i stil. Till varje text finns tre olika uppgiftstyper att arbeta med.

EXPLORE English Around the World

explore

explore English Around the World

åk

4 6

Hi! g’day!

Hello!

Howdy!

Texterna och uppgifterna i EXPLORE är främst skrivna på amerikansk engelska.

Explore Teacher’s Guide ger stöd och inspiration till lärarens undervisning.

Teacher's guide_OMSLAG_textkonturera_190208.indd 1

2019-02-08 11:50

ISBN 978-91-27-45298-5

9 789127 452985

EXPLORE_4-6_Natur och Kultur_omslag_210x265 mm.indd Alla sidor

Aaron Harmon Ann Harmon

2019-02-08 17:23