1. Vzory a ideály Kód ITMS projektu: 26110130519 Gymnázium Pavla Jozefa Šafárika – moderná škola tretieho tisícročia Vzdelávacia oblasť: Jazyk a komunikácia Predmet Anglický jazyk Ročník, triedy: 3. ročník Tematický celok: Vzory a ideály Vypracoval: Mgr. Zuzana Polónyová Dátum: 25.5.2013

2. Content 1.Who are role models?Who are role models? 2.CelebritiesCelebrities 3.Is family a role model for children?Is family a role model for children? 4.Teachers as role modelsTeachers as role models 5.Jobs as role modelsJobs as role models 6.CharityCharity 2 7.Supernatural heroesSupernatural heroes 8.Discussion in groupsDiscussion in groups 9.The Power of ONE- videoThe Power of ONE- video 10.Writing- HomeworkWriting- Homework 11.SourcesSources

3. Who are role models? 3 A role model is a person whose behavior is imitated by others. Of course, there are both good role models and bad role models. What do you think people admire and dislike about you? How many idols have you had so far? Why did you choose them to be your idols?

4. Celebrities- should popular people be role models? 4 Princess Diana Kate Middleton Brad Pitt David Beckham Mother Teresa Kim Kardashian Jason Statham What qualities do you expect from celebrities? Exercise 1

5. Is family a role model for children? 5 Think of your parents and remember how much time they have spent at your bedside hen you were ill, etc. Prepare a short speech giving evidence of your appreciation of their sacrifice. Which quality is the most important for you? Is it important for young people to have a person they admire? Why? Exercise 2

6. Teachers as role models 6 Seven Ways to Be a Powerful Role Model  Model positive choice-making  Think out loud  Apologize and admit mistakes  Follow through  Show respect  Be well rounded  Demonstrate confidence in who you are What do you admire on your teacher? Exercise 3

7. Jobs as role models 7 How do people become heroes? There are some real heroes in everyday situations. Make a list of some professions where people sacrifice every day. What qualities do you think a person needs to be able to risk his life for someone else? Exercise 4

8. 8 Charity Why is charity work necessary at present? Where do you think it is needed most? What qualities are needed by people who care for poor people? Are there any charitable organisations / activities in our country? Who do they work with?

9. How can people in rich western countries help those who live in poor developing countries in Asia or Africa? Why is such help important? What movie stars or pop-singers do you know who are involved in charity events? Some people claim the only reason celebrities organise charity events is to increase their popularity. Do you agree? What should be done for people who need help in our country? 9 Charity Exercise 5

10. Put the virtues and vices into the correct column and give their definition: Meanness, stubborness, teachableness, friendliness, hypocracy, purposefulness, indecisiveness, procrastination, moodiness, touchiness 10 Virtues and vices VIRTUESVICES

11. Supernatural heroes as role models 11 Who do you admire from real or literary heroes and what for? Which of the virtues would you like to have?

12. Discussion- work in groups Would you like to be an ideal for somebody? If so, what are the qualities you should be admired for? Explain why. Do you think that we are tolerant enough to someone’s weaknesses? Are there any situations when virtues can turn out to be vices and vice versa? 12

13. The Power of ONE- you can be a role model 13

14. Writing Write a discursive essay (220-250 words) on how your life differs from that of a famous person. Write 5 areas which would change in your life if you were a famous person. 14

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