Language Circle Lesson

1. LanguageCircle:
FallFestivals
basedon
HalloweenIdioms
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Objectives
• Review and practice the Halloween Idioms. Use them in a
related activity
• Speak about the fall festivals and celebrations in your country
of origin or in Canada
• Grammar – Learn about predicative adjectives
• Reading and Reading Comprehension – Read about fall
activities in each province and answer comprehension
questions
• Reflect on your learning today

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Review the idioms
in this related lesson
https://livelearn.ca/lessons/about-canada/9504/

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Review the idioms in this related lesson
“a skeleton in the closet” – secrets from the past that one wants to keep hidden
“to look daggers at someone” – to look at someone in a very angry and hateful way
“a night owl” – a person who stays up and is active late into the night
“to come back to haunt someone” – to make a mistake that will affect the person later on
“to smell a rat ”– to suspect that something is wrong

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Practice the idioms:
Choose two of the idioms and use them in sentences of your own.

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Agenda
1. Speaking
2. Reading
3. Grammar
4. Reflect on learning

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Speaking

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Speak about the fall festivals
How are the change of seasons celebrated in your country of origin?
Are there any festivals or celebrations held annually?
Speak about the fall festivals and celebrations in your country of origin or in Canada

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Grammar

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Predicative Adjectives
An Adjective is a parts of speech that describe an attribute or the state of being of a noun
(or a pronoun).
For example:
a red dress – the word “red” is an adjective because it tells us how the “dress” (a noun) is
Most of the time the adjectives are easy to spot because they come immediately before the
nouns they modify.
But adjectives can modify nouns even without appearing right before them in a sentence.
For example: He is not happy that John looked daggers at him.
“Happy” is used with the verb “to be” to form the predicate of that sentence.
It modifies the subject (he). In this case the adjective happy is called a predicative adjective.

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Predicative Adjectives
Predicate adjectives are connected by linking verbs.
Some commonly used linking verbs include:
be and all of its forms: be, is, are, am, was, were, been, being
look, appear, sound, taste, smell, feel, become, seem, grow, turn, make, stay, keep, and
remain
Examples:
Halloween is awesome! That sounds great!
The food smells gross.
Activity: Your turn! Use two of the linking verbs above and use them
with a predicative adjective in sentences of your own.

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Reading

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Reading
British Columbia
Fall foliage can be seen across the province. Stanley Park in Vancouver is a large, urban park that boasts roughly
500,000 trees, it offers a great place to see the colourful foliage around this season. Biking along the Seawall bike
path in the fall offers scenic views of Vancouver and vivid fall colours.
In terms of fall activities and festivals, Vancouver’s International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in
North America and is running until October 8th.
The Fall Okanagan Wine Festival celebrates the fall grape harvest with more than 60 events centered around wine,
food and culture amongst lakes and mountains. The festival goes from October 27th to November 5th.
Discover Canada’s autumn with this essential guide for newcomers. This guide with provide
the ideal places to see fall foliage and information on some of the best fall seasonal activities
in each province.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
1. What is a notable feature of Stanley Park in Vancouver during the fall season?
a) It hosts the International Film Festival.
b) It offers a great place to see the colourful fall foliage with its roughly 500,000 trees.
c) It is the location of the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
1. What is a notable feature of Stanley Park in Vancouver during the fall season?
a) It hosts the International Film Festival.
b) It offers a great place to see the colourful fall foliage with its roughly 500,000 trees.
c) It is the location of the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading
Alberta
Alberta has many places that transform in the fall. Banff, and in particular Larch Valley, is a beautiful area and trail
known for vibrant fall foliage. Places like Jasper and Lake Louise offer the sky trams and gondolas to observe the
changing colours from above.
The Canyon Coaster at the Canyon ski resort allows you to see the fall colours while enjoying a ride on a luge track
through forest trails. In addition, Elk Island National Park can be driven or hiked to see the Aspen Parkland foliage
switch from green to orange and reds.
The Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival is one of Alberta’s largest food and beverage events happening in
Calgary and Edmonton in October and November.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
2. What is a unique way to observe the changing fall colours in Alberta?
a) By attending the Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival.
b) By riding the Canyon Coaster at the Canyon ski resort.
c) By visiting the Elk Island National Park.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
2. What is a unique way to observe the changing fall colours in Alberta?
a) By attending the Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival.
b) By riding the Canyon Coaster at the Canyon ski resort.
c) By visiting the Elk Island National Park.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading
Manitoba
Head to the Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba, a vast national park with an array of colourful trees in fall.
Wekusko Falls allows visitors to see the beauty of waterfalls and rapids coupled with the fall foliage during this
time of year.
Enjoy fall colours and migrations viewings while hundreds of geese land at sunset at Oak Hammock Marsh and
FortWhyte Alive.
In terms of fall festivals and activities, Manitoba also has Culture Days, with various free activities from September
22nd to October 15th.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
3. What is a great way to enjoy fall colours and view the migrations in Manitoba?
a) By attending Oak Hammock Marsh and FortWhyte Alive.
b) By riding the Canyon Coaster at the Canyon ski resort.
c) By visiting the Stanley Park.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
3. What is a great way to enjoy fall colours and view the migrations in Manitoba?
a) By attending Oak Hammock Marsh and FortWhyte Alive.
b) By riding the Canyon Coaster at the Canyon ski resort.
c) By visiting the Stanley Park.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading
New Brunswick
The Fundy Coastal Drive is a 460-kilometre drive filled with fall foliage and colours. Fundy National Park has some
of the highest tides in the world alongside the colourful fall foliage at this time of year.
La Grande Grouille, happening October 5th to 8th, is an event at the New Brunswick Botanical Garden where
thousands of pumpkins are illuminated for visitors.
Finally, you can explore the Kingsbrae Garden, which is a multi-award-winning horticultural masterpiece.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
4. What is a special event that happens at the New Brunswick Botanical Garden in October?
a) The Fundy Coastal Drive.
b) La Grande Grouille, where thousands of pumpkins are illuminated for visitors.
c) The exploration of the Kingsbrae Garden.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
4. What is a special event that happens at the New Brunswick Botanical Garden in October?
a) The Fundy Coastal Drive.
b) La Grande Grouille, where thousands of pumpkins are illuminated for visitors.
c) The exploration of the Kingsbrae Garden.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading
Newfoundland and Labrador
Fall foliage can be found at Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can hike through
the fjord, mountain ranges and coastal trails. Not far is Corner Brook, where fall foliage peaks in late September to
early October.
Mummers Festival is a unique festival tradition in Newfoundland and Labrador, a free 2-week series of events and
workshops leading up to the Mummers Parade.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
5. What is a unique festival tradition in Newfoundland and Labrador during the fall?
a) The Celtic Colours International Festival.
b) The Mummers Festival, a free 2-week series of events and workshops leading up to the Mummers Parade.
c) The PEI Fall Flavours Food and Drink Festival.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
5. What is a unique festival tradition in Newfoundland and Labrador during the fall?
a) The Celtic Colours International Festival.
b) The Mummers Festival, a free 2-week series of events and workshops leading up to the Mummers Parade.
c) The PEI Fall Flavours Food and Drink Festival.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading
Nova Scotia
Some places to see the fall foliage in Nova Scotia include Cabot Trail, where you can take a scenic drive one of the
world’s most beautiful roadways and experience the vibrant fall colours. You can also experience the fall colours
in one of Canada’s most beautiful national park, Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
In terms of fall festivals and activities, attend the Celtic Colours International Festival, which is nine days of Celtic
culture, starting October 6th on Cape Breton Island.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
6. What is a notable feature of the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia during the fall?
a) You can take a scenic drive one of the world’s most beautiful roadways and experience the vibrant fall colours.
b) It is a festival celebrating the changing colours of the leaves.
c) It is a trail known for vibrant fall foliage.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
6. What is a notable feature of the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia during the fall?
a) You can take a scenic drive one of the world’s most beautiful roadways and experience the vibrant fall colours.
b) It is a festival celebrating the changing colours of the leaves.
c) It is a trail known for vibrant fall foliage.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading
Ontario
Algonquin Park, a few hours from Toronto and Ottawa, boasts a kaleidoscope of colour with 24 native species of
trees from mid-September to mid-October. Visit High Park in Toronto and Dominion Arboretum in Ottawa to see
the vibrant fall colours this time of year.
You can also enjoy thrilling views of waterfalls and colourful foliage from the Niagara SkyWheel or zipline. Next
door, you can experience the fright of a lifetime at North America’s longest running and scariest haunted house.
There are a ton of activities and festivals across the province this fall. The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is on
until October 14th and celebrates German heritage, food, music and more.
Ontario also has countless farms where you can enjoy various activities and events.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
7. Which park has 24 native species of trees in Ontario?
a) New Brunswick National Park
b) Okanagan National Park
c) Algonquin Park
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Reading Comprehension
7. Which park has 24 native species of trees in Ontario?
a) New Brunswick National Park
b) Okanagan National Park
c) Algonquin Park
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Reading
Quebec
Visit Mont-Tremblant and ride the gondola to the highest peak of the Laurentians for panoramic views of the fall
foliage.
You can also explore Sentier des crime Treetop Walk, which is a new wooden boardwalk and geometric tower that
spirals over 130 feet in the air.
Montreal’s Botanical Garden is one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens and showcases a variety of colourful
autumn displays.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
7. You can visit which place to and ride the gondola to the highest peak of the Laurentians for panoramic views of
the fall foliage in Quebec?
a) Quebec City
b) Mont- Tremblant
c) Winnipeg
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Reading Comprehension
7. You can visit which place to and ride the gondola to the highest peak of the Laurentians for panoramic views of
the fall foliage in Quebec?
a) Quebec City
b) Mont- Tremblant
c) Winnipeg
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan boasts many provincial parks and conservation areas, including the Wanuskewin Heritage Park,
where you can observe the fall colours while exploring Indigenous culture and heritage.
Culture Days festival happens in Saskatchewan, where you can participate in cultural events across the province.
Moreover, the Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, from November 17th to 25th shows some of the best of
international genre cinema.
You can also go camping to experience the beauty of Saskatchewan’s parks in the fall. There are also pumpkin
patches and corn mazes.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
7. Fill in the blanks: The Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, from November 17th to 25th shows some of the best of
international _______ cinema.
a) dark
b) genre
c) science-fiction
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Reading Comprehension
7. Fill in the blanks: The Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, from November 17th to 25th shows some of the best of
international _______ cinema.
a) dark
b) genre
c) science-fiction
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading
Prince Edward Island
Experience the fall foliage on the Confederation Trail, where you can traverse a 435-kilometre-long trail by foot or
bike to enjoy the breathtaking fall colours. You can also visit Prince Edward Islands National Park, which has sandy
beaches, red cliffs and wind-sculpted dunes.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
5. What is a notable feature of the Confederation Trail in Prince Edward Island during the fall?
a) It hosts the PEI Fall Flavours Food and Drink Festival.
b) It allows you to traverse a 435-kilometre-long trail by foot or bike to enjoy the breathtaking fall colours.
c) It is the location of the Prince Edward Islands National Park.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reading Comprehension
5. What is a notable feature of the Confederation Trail in Prince Edward Island during the fall?
a) It hosts the PEI Fall Flavours Food and Drink Festival.
b) It allows you to traverse a 435-kilometre-long trail by foot or bike to enjoy the breathtaking fall colours.
c) It is the location of the Prince Edward Islands National Park.
Adapted from https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/discover-autumn-in-canada-a-newcomers-guide-to-foliage-and-festivities-1040161.html#gs.7mm3y1

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Reflect
on
learning

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What did you learn today?
• Review and practice the Halloween Idioms. Use them in a
related activity
• Speak about the fall festivals and celebrations in your country of
origin or in Canada
• Grammar – Learn about predicative adjectives
• Reading and Reading Comprehension – Read about fall
activities in each province and answer comprehension questions
• Reflect on your learning today

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Homework
1. Read the passages again and identify the
predicative adjectives. How many can you find?
Send your homework to your teacher.
2. Try to identify the places mentioned in this
lesson on a Canadian map. Enjoy!

46. Thankyou!
Questions?
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