The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on embracing winter. The workshop consists of 6 activities: 1) a class discussion on likes/dislikes of winter and favorite winter activities 2) a vocabulary review 3) a fill-in-the-blank exercise 4) reading a dialogue 5) discussing ways to embrace winter 6) case studies. The objectives are to learn 10 new words and how to embrace winter.

1. Embracing Winter!
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2. Our Agenda
1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Activity 1: Class discussion
5. Activity 2: Review vocabulary
6. Activity 3: fill-in-the-blank
7. Activity 4: read a dialogue
8. Activity 5: discuss ways to embrace the winter
9. Activity 6: case studies

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 10 new words
2. To learn how we can embrace the winter

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. Join us in a group discussion
Activity 1

6. Do you like the winter?
Group discussion

7. Why or why not?
Group discussion

8. What are you favourite winter activities?
Group discussion

9. Let’s review the vocabulary
Activity 2

10. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To really not like something
The habit some animals have of sleeping
through a season, usually winter, or
drastically reducing their activity
To be away from others, usually resulting in
feelings of loneliness
From January to December
To try new things
broaden your horizons
restorative
embrace
hibernation Overindulge
recreation
isolation
Year-round
to dread something
bonfire

11. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To really not like something
The habit some animals have of sleeping
through a season, usually winter, or
drastically reducing their activity.
To be away from others, usually resulting in
feelings loneliness
From January to December
To try new things
broaden your horizons
restorative
embrace
hibernation Overindulge
recreation
isolation
Year-round
to dread something
bonfire

12. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To really not like something
The habit some animals have of sleeping
through a season, usually winter, or
drastically reducing their activity.
To be away from others, usually resulting in
feelings of loneliness.
From January to December
To try new things
broaden your horizons
restorative
embrace
hibernation
Overindulge
recreation
isolation
Year-round
to dread something
bonfire

13. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To really not like something
The habit some animals have of sleeping
through a season, usually winter, or
drastically reducing their activity.
To be away from others, usually resulting in
loneliness.
From January to December
To try new things
broaden your horizons
restorative
embrace
hibernation
Overindulge
recreation
isolation
Year-round
to dread something

14. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To really not like something
The habit some animals have of sleeping
through a season, usually winter, or
drastically reducing their activity.
To be away from others, usually resulting in
loneliness.
From January to December
To try new things
broaden your horizons
restorative
embrace
hibernation
Overindulge
recreation
isolation
Year-round
to dread something
bonfire

15. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To really not like something
The habit some animals have of sleeping
through a season, usually winter, or
drastically reducing their activity.
To be away from others, usually resulting in
feelings of loneliness.
From January to December
To try new things
broaden your horizons
restorative
embrace
hibernation
Overindulge
recreation
isolation
Year-round
to dread something
bonfire

16. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To be really happy about something
Physically active
Something that makes you complete and strong
To over participate in something
A large outdoor fire
restorative
embrace
Overindulge
recreation bonfire

17. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To be really happy about something
Physical activity
Something that makes you complete and strong
To over participate in something
A large outdoor fire
restorative
embrace
Over-indulge
bonfire

18. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To be really happy about something
Physical activity
Something that makes you complete and strong
To over participate in something
A large outdoor fire
restorative
embrace
Over-indulge
recreation
bonfire

19. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To be really happy about something
Physical activity
Something that makes you complete and strong
To over participate in something
A large outdoor fire
restorative
embrace
Over-indulge
recreation
bonfire

20. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To be really happy about something
Physical activity
Something that makes you complete and strong
To over participate in something
A large outdoor fire
restorative
embrace
Over-indulge
recreation
bonfire

21. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
To be really happy about something
Physical activity
Something that makes you complete and strong
To over participate in something
A large outdoor fire
restorative
embrace
Over-indulge
recreation
bonfire

22. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. To really appreciate the season, we must learn to _______________ winter.
2. Jon resorted to ______________ to escape winter!
3. From time-to-time it’s ok to ___________________ in sweets.
4. We really should try to be active _____________ .
5. Hey! Let’s go and have a _______________ .
bonfireYear-roundembrace isolation
dread
hibernation
broaden your horizons
overindulge
restorative
recreation

23. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. To really appreciate the season, we must learn to _______________ winter.
2. Jon resorted to ______________ to escape winter!
3. From time-to-time it’s ok to ___________________ in sweets.
4. We really should try to be active _____________ .
5. Hey! Let’s go and have a _______________ .
bonfireYear-round
embrace
isolation
dread
hibernation
broaden your horizons
overindulge
restorative
recreation

24. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. To really appreciate the season, we must learn to _______________ winter.
2. Jon resorted to ______________ to escape winter!
3. From time-to-time it’s ok to ___________________ in sweets.
4. We really should try to be active _____________ .
5. Hey! Let’s go and have a _______________ .
bonfireYear-round
embrace
isolation
dread
hibernation
broaden your horizons
overindulge
restorative
recreation

25. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. To really appreciate the season, we must learn to _______________ winter.
2. Jon resorted to ______________ to escape winter!
3. From time-to-time it’s ok to ___________________ in sweets.
4. We really should try to be active _____________ .
5. Hey! Let’s go and have a _______________ .
bonfire
embrace
isolation
dread
hibernation
broaden your horizons
overindulge
restorative
recreation
Year-round

26. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. To really appreciate the season, we must learn to _______________ winter.
2. Jon resorted to ______________ to escape winter!
3. From time-to-time it’s ok to ___________________ in sweets.
4. We really should try to be active _____________ .
5. Hey! Let’s go and have a _______________ .
bonfire
embrace
isolation
dread
hibernation
broaden your horizons
overindulge
restorative
recreation
year-round

27. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. To really appreciate the season, we must learn to _______________ winter.
2. Jon resorted to ______________ to escape winter!
3. From time-to-time it’s ok to ___________________ in sweets.
4. We really should try to be active _____________ .
5. Hey! Let’s go and have a _______________ .bonfire
embrace
isolation
dread
hibernation
broaden your horizons
overindulge
restorative
recreation
year-round

28. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. Many people _____________ winter, and I don’t know why!
2. You can participate in outdoor ______________, even in the winter.
3. You really should ______________________ and try new things.
4. Winter can be _________________ for both your body and mind.
5. You don’t want to suffer in _________________ . Get out there and enjoy winter!
isolation
dread
broaden your horizons
restorative
recreation

29. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. Many people _____________ winter, and I don’t know why!
2. You can participate in outdoor ______________, even in the winter.
3. You really should ______________________ and try new things.
4. Winter can be _________________ for both your body and mind.
5. You don’t want to suffer in _________________ . Get out there and enjoy winter!
isolation
dread
broaden your horizons
restorative
recreation

30. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. Many people _____________ winter, and I don’t know why!
2. You can participate in outdoor ______________, even in the winter.
3. You really should ______________________ and try new things.
4. Winter can be _________________ for both your body and mind.
5. You don’t want to suffer in _________________ . Get out there and enjoy winter!
isolation
dread
broaden your horizons
restorative
recreation

31. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. Many people _____________ winter, and I don’t know why!
2. You can participate in outdoor ______________, even in the winter.
3. You really should ______________________ and try new things.
4. Winter can be _________________ for both your body and mind.
5. You don’t want to suffer in _________________ . Get out there and enjoy winter!
isolation
dread
broaden your horizons
restorative
recreation

32. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. Many people _____________ winter, and I don’t know why!
2. You can participate in outdoor ______________, even in the winter.
3. You really should ______________________ and try new things.
4. Winter can be _________________ for both your body and mind.
5. You don’t want to suffer in _________________ . Get out there and enjoy winter!
isolation
dread
broaden your horizons
restorative
recreation

33. Activity three: fill-in-the- blank
1. Many people _____________ winter, and I don’t know why!
2. You can participate in outdoor ______________, even in the winter.
3. You really should ______________________ and try new things.
4. Winter can be _________________ for both your body and mind.
5. You don’t want to suffer in _________________ . Get out there and enjoy winter!isolation
dread
broaden your horizons
restorative
recreation

34. Let’s read a dialogue
Activity 4

35. Listen to a dialogue:
Monique
Marta
Monique
Marta
Monique
Marta
Monique
Marta
Monique
Can you see all that snow? That’s so amazing!
I see it. How can you be so happy?
Sorry Marta. I forgot that you are not too fond of the winter.
Not too fond of the winter? I dread the winter!
Marta, the winter is so long. You need to find ways to embrace it!
Embrace it? How is that even possible? Hibernation is not an option. I have
to go to work!
No, I’m not talking about hibernation. What do you hate so much about
winter?
I don’t like the cold and isolation. I also hate how winter makes me so
inactive.
I understand you, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You need to broaden
your horizons. Try to see things in a new light and do new things.

36. Listen to a dialogue:
Marta
Monique
Marta
Monique
Marta
Monique
Marta
What do you mean?
You don’t have to be inactive in the winter. You can be active year-
round. Outdoor recreation is so much fun!
I am glad to hear that because often I just don’t get enough exercise in the
winter. On top of that, I tend to overindulge in many foods that I know
simply are not good for me. What do you suggest I do?
I think you need to find outdoor winter activities that you can enjoy.
The truth is that getting outside in the winter can be restorative for
both your body and mind. Not all of these activities have to be about
exercise. For example, tonight we’re having a bonfire. Why don’t you
come along?
It does sound interesting. Ok, I’ll go with you!
Great! I’ll pick you up at 5. Maybe you will learn to embrace the
winter!
Not so fast! Let’s take this one step at a time!

37. Activity 5
Part 1
Let’s discuss why it is so
important to embrace the
winter.

38. A. Winter lasts a long time!
• We should learn to enjoy it.

39. B. Embracing winter will help
fight the winter blues
How?

40. B. Embracing winter will help
fight the winter blues
How?
Physical activity!

41. B. Embracing winter will help
fight the winter blues
How?
Physical activity!
Sunshine!

42. B. Embracing winter will help
fight the winter blues
How?
Physical activity!
Sunshine!
Fun!

43. C. Exercising in the cold will
keep us in shape!
How can it happen?

44. C. Exercising in the cold will
keep us in shape!
How can it happen?
We burn more energy in the
winter!

45. Embracing the winter
can restore our mind
and body!

46. Activity 5
Part 2
What can we do to embrace
the winter?

47. Get out there!
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48. A. Build a snowman!
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49. B. Go for a walk …
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50. … or a run!
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51. C. Go tobogganing
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52. D. Play hockey or …
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53. … just go skating!
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54. E. Enjoy a winter bonfire with
some friends!
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55. F. Go for a sleigh ride!
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56. G. Go snow skiing!
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57. H. Build a snow fort!
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58. Note: Be sure to Supervise your
children while they are fort
building!
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Building forts alone
can be VERY
dangerous for
children , but it can
be a fun family
activity!

59. H. Attend a winter festival!
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60. But what if it is truly too cold
or windy to be outside?

61. Can we still embrace winter?
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62. YES!
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63. A. Have a movie night!
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64. B. Have a games night!
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65. C. grow an indoor garden!
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66. D. Invite friends for dinner!
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67. Case studies
Activity 6

68. Case Studies
• Read each study and discuss
• what mistake was made (if any)
• What can be done now to fix the problem
• What can be done to prevent identity theft

69. Case Study One:
Andrea dreads winter because he believes
it is just too cold!
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70. Case Study Two:
Samantha really doesn’t like winter
because she feels trapped inside her
house.
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71. Case Study Three:
Su Anne says she wouldn’t mind the
winter if it wasn’t so long and dark.
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72. Case Study Four:
Bob gets very inactive in the winter
because he says there’s nothing to do
outside in the cold.

73. Dictation
• Write what you hear!
Activity 6

74. Dictation 1

75. Dictation 1
Winter begins in Canada on either December 21 or 22
with the winter solstice.

76. Dictation 2

77. Dictation 2
The days get longer beginning with the first day of winter.

78. Dictation 3

79. Dictation 3
Being active throughout the winter will help us to stay in
shape and beat the blues!

80. Dictation 4

81. Dictation 4
If it’s cold, but you still want to be outside, be sure to
dress for the temperature. This will help you stay out
longer!

82. Dictation 5

83. Dictation 5
If it is truly too cold to be outside, or if it is too windy,
there are still lots of things you can do to embrace the
winter; you can sit in the house by the fire or have a
games night with a group of friends!

84. What did you learn?
1.10 new words
2. Great ways to embrace
winter; outdoors and
indoors

85. Thanks for Attending!
See you next time!