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Two new students from different countries have just immigrated to Canada and will soon be joining your class. Your teacher has asked you to be a volunteer to be their buddy; that is, you will help the new students get familiar with their new school by welcoming the students, showing them around, being their guide and offering to help. The new students will arrive in a couple of weeks and because they don’t know much English/French yet, it would be nice if you could also learn a few words in the new students’ languages so they can feel more welcome.
Lessons
Step 1: Plurilingual Welcome Poster
Step 2: Getting to know each other
Spend some time researching how to say some words and phrases in the new student’s home language. What would you like to tell them about yourself and the school? Write…
Step 3: Let’s go on a tour around the school
What are the most important places in the school that these new friends should know? Make a list on the board and learn how to say them in their home…
Step 4: Staying in touch after class
How do you keep in touch with your friends once school is finished? How will your new friends keep in touch with you? How can you ask them for a…
Step 5: (Culminating Task) Wanna be my buddy?
The day is finally here. Your new friends are coming to their first day of school! Decorate your classroom with your welcome posters and get ready to introduce yourself. Don’t…
Wanna Be My Buddy? – Can Do Quiz
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