News Flash English :: Slovak churches added to UNESCO Heritage list

START

1. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST: What do you know about the UNESCO World Heritage list? What does UNESCO stand for? (*see page 13) Go round the room swapping stories. Change partners often.

2. DICTATION: The teacher will read some of the article slowly and clearly. Students will write down what they hear. The teacher will repeat the passage slowly again. Self correct your work from page 2 - filling in spaces and correcting mistakes. Be honest with yourself on the number of errors.Advise the teacher of your total number of errors. Less than 5 is very good. 10 are acceptable. Any more is room for improvement! More than 20 - we need to do some work

3. READING: Get students to read the passage aloud. Swap readers every paragraph.

4. VOCABULARY: Students look through the article. Underline/highlight any vocabulary you do not know. Look in dictionaries. Discuss and help each other out. The teacher will go through & explain any words or phrases you do not understand.

5. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST 1: With your partner think of 4 international locations (not from your country) that are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Discuss together. Have you ever been to any of these places/sites?

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The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

5. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST 2: With your partner think of 2 locations in your country that are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

7. UNESCO: >With your partner on the board write as many words to do with 'UNESCO' as you can. One-two minutes. Compare with other teams. Using your words compile a short dialogue together.

8. SENTENCES: Choose six/nine of the words from no 7. Write two/three sentences using two/three words in each. Underline your chosen words. The teacher will if necessary correct your work. Students might be asked to read their sentences aloud.

9. QUICK DEBATE: Students A think helping others at a young age is a good thing in life. Explain why. Students B have no time for helping others. They are selfish and prefer to sit in front of a pc playing computer games all day.

10. A CHURCH SERVICE: Think of four things you might do during a typical church service. Discuss with your partner.

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11. SPECIAL OCCASSIONS IN CHURCH: Think of four special occasions you might have reason to go to church. Discuss with your partner.

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The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

12. ARTICLE QUIZ: With your partner or in small groups: (1 point for each correct answer. Lose ½ point if you look at the article for help!)

Student A

Name the 3 religions mentioned in the article.
How many rare wooden Slovak churches have been added to the UNESCO World heritage list?
Name the villages where you can find the Roman Catholic churches.
In Slovakia where are wooden churches mostly found?
Name 3 other Slovak sites currently on the UNESCO list.

Student B

What did UNESCO say about the inclusion of the Slovak churches?
What will the move do?
What could increase tourism?
Name the villages where one can find the Greek Catholic churches.
What received a rare boost recently?

13. WOODEN CHURCH: Think of ten things you might find in/on a wooden church. Use these words to prepare a short story to tell your partner about "A visit to a Slovak wooden church". Discuss together.

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14. SENTENCE STARTERS: Finish these sentence starters. With your partner talk about the sentences you made.

UNESCO _______________________________________________________

The wooden churches ____________________________________________

Tourism ________________________________________________________

The move ______________________________________________________

The inclusion ___________________________________________________

AFTER READING / LISTENING

1. TRUE / FALSE: After reading the article guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): If false, why?

a.	Slovakia previously had 6 sites on the UNESCO site	T / F
b.	Nine rare wooden churches were added to the UNESCO list	T / F
c.	The Roman Catholic churches were built between 16^th-18^th century	T / F
d.	More tourists should now visit Slovakia	T / F
e.	The wooden churches are situated in the east of the country	T / F
f.	Another UNESCO site in Slovakia is Bratislava Castle	T / F
g.	UNESCO is run by volunteers	T / F
h.	The wooden churches are located in large towns in Slovakia	T / F

2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article:

a.	Church	Lure
b.	Heritage	Godly
c.	Tradition	Affiliate
d.	Sacred	Carve
e.	Boost	Patrimonial
f.	Associate	Common
g.	Attraction	Extraordinary
h.	Often	Cathedral
i.	Inscribe	Customary
j.	Exceptional	Plug

3. PHRASE MATCH: Match the following phrases from the article:

a.	Slovakia's heritage received a rare	from the international attention
b.	...eight rare wooden churches were added	could increase tourism
c.	The churches join six other Slovak sites	put Slovakia on the cultural world map
d.	All present good examples of a	with Eastern Slovakia
e.	The move will	already on the list
f.	The inclusion on the World Heritage List	the subject of attractive travel packages
g.	UNESCO sites are often	six sites on the UNESCO list
h.	...wooden churches are mostly associated	boost recently
i.	Slovakia currently has	rich local tradition of religious architecture
j.	They might be able to benefit	to the UNESCO World Heritage site

GAP FILL: READING

Put the words into the gaps in the text.

Slovakia's ________ received a rare _____ recently when eight rare wooden churches were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The churches join six other Slovak _____ already on the list The Slovak Spectator reported. The World Heritage Committee on July 7th added three Protestant churches, three Greek Catholic churches and two Roman Catholic churches built between the 16th and 18th centuries to their list. The Protestant churches are in Hronsek, Kežmarok and Leštiny. The Greek Catholic churches are in Ladomirová, Bodružal and Ruská Bystrá. The Roman Catholic churches are in Tvrdošin and Hervartov. According to UNESCO, "All present good examples of a rich local _________ of religious ____________, marked by the meeting of Latin and _________ cultures". Katarína Kosová, General Director of the Slovak's Monuments Board: "Inscribing the wooden churches onto the list acknowledges the ___________ value of the wooden ______ architecture located in Slovakia in this part of the Carpathian Mountain Area."		sites Byzantine architecture boost exceptional sacred tradition heritage
The move will put Slovakia on the cultural world map. The _________ on the World Heritage List could increase _______ in this part of Slovakia as UNESCO sites are often the subject of attractive travel packages offered by both travel agencies and tourism boards. The _________ of the churches, small towns and villages are often a long way from _____ tourist attractions so they might be able to benefit from the international attention. In Slovakia, wooden churches are mostly associated with Eastern Slovakia and the Greek Catholic Church. However, the country also has interesting wooden Protestant and Roman Catholic churches. Slovakia currently has six sites on the UNESCO list. Spiš Castle and its __________ cultural monuments; the ________ mining town of Banská štiavnica and its surrounding monuments; the village of Vlkolínec; Bardejov's town centre; the ________ beech forests of the Carpathians (shared with Ukraine); and the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst _____ (shared with Hungary).		caves associated locations tourism major inclusion primeval historic

GAP FILL: LISTENING:

Listen and fill in the spaces.

Slovak churches
added to UNESCO Heritage list
Slovakia's heritage received a rare boost recently when eight rare wooden churches _________________ UNESCO World Heritage list. The churches join six other Slovak sites already on the list The Slovak Spectator reported. The World Heritage Committee on July 7th added three Protestant churches, three Greek Catholic churches and two _______________________ built between the 16th and 18th centuries to their list. The Protestant churches are in Hronsek, Kežmarok and Leštiny. The Greek Catholic churches are in Ladomirová, Bodružal and Ruská Bystrá. The Roman Catholic churches are in Tvrdošin and Hervartov. ___________________, "All present good examples of a rich local tradition of religious architecture, marked by the meeting of Latin and __________________". Katarína Kosová, General Director of the Slovak's Monuments Board: "Inscribing the wooden churches onto the list acknowledges the exceptional value of the wooden sacred architecture located in Slovakia ___________________ Carpathian Mountain Area."

_________________ Slovakia on the cultural world map. The inclusion on the World Heritage List could increase tourism in this part of Slovakia as UNESCO sites are often the subject of attractive travel packages _______________ travel agencies and tourism boards. ____________________ churches, small towns and villages are often a long way from major tourist attractions so they might be able to benefit from the international attention. In Slovakia, wooden churches are _________________ with Eastern Slovakia and the Greek Catholic Church. However, the country also has interesting wooden Protestant and Roman Catholic churches. Slovakia currently has six sites on the UNESCO list. Spiš Castle and its associated cultural monuments; the ____________________ of Banská štiavnica and its surrounding monuments; the village of Vlkolínec; Bardejov's town centre; the ______________________ of the Carpathians (shared with Ukraine); and the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst caves (shared with Hungary).

DISCUSSION

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS(Do not show these to student B)

Did the headline make you want to read the article?
Do you go to church?
When do you go to church?
Have you ever been in a wooden church?
What do you think of UNESCO?
Have you ever visited a UNESCO World Heritage site? Where? When?
What is the most interesting church you have visited?
What is the largest church or cathedral you have visited?
Why do people go to church?
Do you think religion today is as important as it used to be? Why? Why not?

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS(Do not show these to student B)

What do you think about what you read?
Do you think tourism increases to a site when it is added to the UNESCO list?
Have you ever visited the Carpathian Mountains?
Do you like visiting monuments?
What was the last church you went in?
What other places could you recommend as a possible world heritage site?
What do you normally go to church for?
Do you think it is important to preserve old buildings and monuments?
What is your favourite UNESCO World Heritage site?
Did you like this discussion?

SPEAKING 1

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST: SLOVAK VERSION

In pairs or small groups: Discuss the following UNESCO World Heritage sites in Slovakia.

	Findings
1)Spiš Castle and its associated cultural monuments
2)The historic mining town of Banská štiavnica and its surrounding monuments
3) The village of Vlkolínec
4) Bardejov's town centre
5) The primeval beech forests of the Carpathians
6) The Aggtelek and Slovak Karst caves

The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

SPEAKING 2

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST: INTERNATIONAL VERSION

In pairs or small groups: Discuss your selection of UNESCO World Heritage sites in your country / around the world.

	Findings
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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

LANGUAGE:

CORRECT WORD:
Choose the correct words from a-d below and write them in the article.

Slovakia's heritage (1)__ a rare boost recently when eight (2)__ wooden churches were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The churches join six other Slovak sites already on the list The Slovak Spectator reported. The (3)__ Heritage Committee on July 7th added three Protestant churches, three (4)__ Catholic churches and two Roman Catholic churches built between the 16th and 18th centuries to their list. The Protestant churches are in Hronsek, Kežmarok and Leštiny. The Greek Catholic churches are in Ladomirová, Bodružal and Ruská Bystrá. The Roman Catholic churches are in Tvrdošin and Hervartov. According to UNESCO, "All present good examples of a rich local tradition of religious architecture, marked by the meeting of Latin and Byzantine cultures". Katarína Kosová, General Director of the Slovak's Monuments Board: "Inscribing the wooden churches onto the list acknowledges the exceptional value of the wooden sacred architecture located in Slovakia in this part of the Carpathian Mountain Area." The move will put Slovakia on the cultural world map. The (5)__ on the World Heritage List could increase tourism in this part of Slovakia as UNESCO sites are often the subject of attractive travel packages offered by both travel agencies and tourism boards. The locations of the churches, small towns and villages are often a long way from (6)__ tourist attractions so they might be able to benefit from the international attention. In Slovakia, wooden churches are mostly associated with Eastern Slovakia and the Greek Catholic Church. However, the country also has interesting wooden Protestant and Roman Catholic churches. Slovakia (7)__ has six (8)__ on the UNESCO list. Spiš Castle and its associated cultural monuments; the (9)__ mining town of Banská štiavnica and its surrounding monuments; the village of Vlkolínec; Bardejov's town centre; the (10)__ (11)__ forests of the Carpathians (shared with Ukraine); and the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst (12)__ (shared with Hungary).

1.	(a)	receive	(b)	received	(c)	receiving	(d)	receives
2.	(a)	dare	(b)	pare	(c)	rare	(d)	stare
3.	(a)	world	(b)	global	(c)	globe	(d)	planet
4.	(a)	French	(b)	English	(c)	Turkish	(d)	Greek
5.	(a)	exclusion	(b)	included	(c)	enclose	(d)	inclusion
6.	(a)	mayor	(b)	major	(c)	minor	(d)	any
7.	(a)	currents	(b)	currant	(c)	currently	(d)	current
8.	(a)	sights	(b)	sites	(c)	site	(d)	bites
9.	(a)	historic	(b)	historian	(c)	histories	(d)	history
10.	(a)	prime	(b)	primeval	(c)	primed	(d)	evil
11.	(a)	ash	(b)	oak	(c)	beach	(d)	beech
12.	(a)	saves	(b)	Dave's	(c)	caves	(d)	raves

GRAMMAR 1: MIDWAY & MIDWAY

Put the words into the gaps in the text.

A career as a headmaster at 16! (Slovakia's heritage received a rare boost recently when eight rare wooden churches were added to (1)__ UNESCO World Heritage list. The churches join six other Slovak sites already on the list The Slovak Spectator reported. The World Heritage Committee on July 7th added three Protestant churches, three Greek Catholic churches and two Roman Catholic churches built between the 16th (2)__ 18th centuries (3)__ their list. The Protestant churches are in Hronsek, Kežmarok and Leštiny. The Greek Catholic churches are in Ladomirová, Bodružal and Ruská Bystrá. The Roman Catholic churches are (4)__ Tvrdošin and Hervartov. According to UNESCO, "(5)__ present good examples of a rich local tradition of religious architecture, marked (6)__ the meeting of Latin and Byzantine cultures". Katarína Kosová, General Director of the Slovak's Monuments Board: "Inscribing the wooden churches onto the list acknowledges the exceptional value of the wooden sacred architecture located in Slovakia in (7)__ part (8)__ the Carpathian Mountain Area."		to by in the all of and this
The move will put Slovakia on the cultural world map. The inclusion on the World Heritage List (1)__ increase tourism in (2)__ part of Slovakia as UNESCO sites are (3)__ the subject of attractive travel packages offered by both travel agencies and tourism boards. The locations of the churches, small towns and villages are often a long way (4)__ major tourist attractions so they (5)__ be able to benefit from the international attention. In Slovakia, wooden churches are mostly associated (6)__ Eastern Slovakia and the Greek Catholic Church. (7)__, the country (8)__ has interesting wooden Protestant and Roman Catholic churches. Slovakia currently has six sites on the UNESCO list. Spiš Castle and its associated cultural monuments; the historic mining town of Banská štiavnica and its surrounding monuments; the village of Vlkolínec; Bardejov's town centre; the primeval beech forests of the Carpathians (shared with Ukraine); and the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst caves (shared with Hungary).		with this however might could also often from

HOMEWORK

1. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: Write an article on "UNESCO World Heritage sites." (Minimum 200 words)

Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Which article was best and why?

WRITING: IN CLASS:

1. FIVE MINUTE ARTICLE: Write an article on "UNESCO World Heritage sites." (Minimum 200 words) You have five minutes. Afterwards swap articles with your partner. Read through their article and correct any mistakes. The teacher will select some students to read out their work.

Countdown: Every minute the teacher may say, "You have xx minutes."

From page 3: UNESCO - United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation

SPELLING TEST

The teacher will ask the class individually to spell the following words that are in the article:

1 heritage	11 architecture
2 committee	12 religious
3 tourism	13 exceptional
4 monuments	14 sacred
5 historic	15 associated
6 inscribing	16 primeval
7 major	17 international
8 surrounding	18 Protestant
9 packages	19 according
10 tradition	20 Byzantine

ANSWERS:

TRUE / FALSE:

a. T

b. F

c. T

d. F

e. T

f. F

g. F

h. F

SYNONYM MATCH:

a.	Church	Cathedral
b.	Heritage	Patrimonial
c.	Tradition	Customary
d.	Sacred	Godly
e.	Boost	Plug
f.	Associate	Affiliate
g.	Attraction	Lure
h.	Often	Common
i.	Inscribe	Carve
j.	Exceptional	Extraordinary

PHRASE MATCH:

a.	Slovakia's heritage received a rare	boost recently
b.	...eight rare wooden churches were added	to the UNESCO World Heritage site
c.	The churches join six other Slovak sites	already on the list
d.	All present good examples of a	rich local tradition of religious architecture
e.	The move will	put Slovakia on the cultural world map
f.	The inclusion on the World Heritage List	could increase tourism
g.	UNESCO sites are often	the subject of attractive travel packages
h.	...wooden churches are mostly associated	with Eastern Slovakia
i.	Slovakia currently has	six sites on the UNESCO list
j.	They might be able to benefit	from the international attention

GAP FILL: A career as a headmaster at 16! Slovakia's heritage received a rare boost recently when eight rare wooden churches were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The churches join six other Slovak sites already on the list The Slovak Spectator reported. The World Heritage Committee on July 7^th added three Protestant churches, three Greek Catholic churches and two Roman Catholic churches built between the 16^th and 18^th centuries to their list. The Protestant churches are in Hronsek, Kežmarok and Leštiny. The Greek Catholic churches are in Ladomirová, Bodružal and Ruská Bystrá. The Roman Catholic churches are in Tvrdošin and Hervartov. According to UNESCO, "All present good examples of a rich local tradition of religious architecture, marked by the meeting of Latin and Byzantine cultures". Katarína Kosová, General Director of the Slovak's Monuments Board: "Inscribing the wooden churches onto the list acknowledges the exceptional value of the wooden sacred architecture located in Slovakia in this part of the Carpathian Mountain Area." The move will put Slovakia on the cultural world map. The inclusion on the World Heritage List could increase tourism in this part of Slovakia as UNESCO sites are often the subject of attractive travel packages offered by both travel agencies and tourism boards. The locations of the churches, small towns and villages are often a long way from major tourist attractions so they might be able to benefit from the international attention. In Slovakia, wooden churches are mostly associated with Eastern Slovakia and the Greek Catholic Church. However, the country also has interesting wooden Protestant and Roman Catholic churches. Slovakia currently has six sites on the UNESCO list. Spiš Castle and its associated cultural monuments; the historic mining town of Banská štiavnica and its surrounding monuments; the village of Vlkolínec; Bardejov's town centre; the primeval beech forests of the Carpathians (shared with Ukraine); and the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst caves (shared with Hungary).

LANGUAGE WORK

1 - b

2 - c

3 - a

4 - d

5 - d

6 - b

7 - c

8 - b

9 - a

10 - b

11 - d

12 - c