Allegedly spring is 47 days away...but who’s counting. We may be in the throes of winter but February offers a whole host of fun lesson topics. Of course, there is Valentine’s day on February 14th which is a great time to talk about symbols and customs of love, relationships and friendship.
This year the Chinese Lunar New Year is on February 1st. This is a great opportunity to cover adjectives used to describe personality associated with the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
We also have Groundhog Day on February 2nd, where we learn how much more winter we have in front of us. And, we can’t forget the Beijing Winter Olympics which starts on February 4th. ESL Library has material related to this.
February is also Black History month which is observed not only in Canada, but also in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. It is a special month to honour the experiences and legacies of those who became an important part of black history.
Recommended Movie for Black History Month for High - Intermediate / Advanced Students:
An aspiring author during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.
A friendly reminder that Progress Reports should be submitted no later than February 4th. You can always reach out to your PBLA Leads if you need any help with this.
Big thanks to the instructors who shared resources in January. Keep them coming!
A shout out to Kate for sharing her lesson plans.
Also, don’t forget about Danielle’s February 14th Avenue challenge. I’m sure Danielle will be happy to answer any questions about this challenge and provide assistance.
Your PBLA Leads - Marina and Haleema
