11 November 2024

Culture: Remembrance Day

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1. What do the words 'peace' and 'freedom' stand for? Which is more important to you?

2. In what ways do countries try to achieve and maintain peace? What are some of the laws surrounding the concept of peace in your country?

3. What is your ideal vision of peace in the world? Do you think it is, or will ever be, achievable? Why or why not?

4. What are some characteristics of peaceful people? How can we teach our children to live peaceful lives? If the world was full of just peaceful people, what do you think it would be like?

Lesson plan. Listening

SPEAKING

1. What is the purpose of Remembrance Day and Veterans Day? How important is it to honour members of the armed forces? How does your country honour the members of its armed forces? 

2. Do you have any family members that have served in the armed forces? How was their experience? Do they feel respected?

 3. What motivates people to join the military? 

4. Do you think society respects people who serve in the military enough? Do you think veterans are more or less respected than they were in the past?

5. Which other people serve their country? Is it important to honour these people as well?

 6. Could national days to honour the military ever be considered a dangerous sign of nationalism? If so, why might this be? 

7. Would you be prepared to risk or sacrifice your life to help defend your country? 

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