greek civilization

S1 Topic 4
Life in Ancient Greece
Explanatory Notes for Teachers
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S1
Life in Ancient Greece

Supporting Teaching Materials:

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Students’ Prior Knowledge
Before this ELA unit, students should have learnt about features of ancient Greek civilization and gained some understanding of how ancient civilizations influence the development of modern civilization, through the medium of Chinese. In these lessons, they should also have learnt some English terms related to this topic.
Aims and Objectives
I.

Content Objectives

After the ELA activities, students should be able to use English to:
1.

describe the features of ancient Greek civilization;

2.

use graphic tools to present the information in the reading text; and

3.

demonstrate their understanding of the concept “Change and Continuity” (in Strand 2 of the PSHE curriculum framework) by relating the content to modern life

II.

Language Objectives

After the ELA activities, students should be able to:
1.

understand and use the English terms related to this topic (e.g., philosopher, geometry,
Greek, Greece and civilization, Pythagoras’ Theorem, Aesop’s Fables, logic, ethics, moral code, and medical theory);

2.

use past tense to describe the features and life of ancient Greek civilization (e.g.,
Socrates was a philosopher. He was the teacher of Plato. He emphasized ethics and encouraged people to pursue knowledge.)

3.

use past tense and present tense to express understanding of the concept “Change and
Continuity” (e.g., Ancient Greece was called the Cradle of Western Civilization. Its impacts on the cultures of Europe and the United States are still felt today.)

4.

use English to exchange information orally through asking and answering questions (see
Activity 4), e.g.,
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What is the name of this famous figure in Ancient Greece?
What was his profession?
Why was he famous in Ancient Greece?

S1 Topic 4: Life in Ancient