The Commonwealth countries
The heartbeat of Jamaica
Start
Mrs Marx- Lycée G. Bachelard
How does Jamaica assert its own culture and identity?
Your missions
Mission 1: Record a podcast on Jamaican history, values and food culture
Mission 2: Write an article about reggae for a music magazine
Mission 3: Record an ad to promote the Jamaican Carnival
FINAL TASK: Write a tourist leaflet for a 5-day tour in Jamaica
01
Jamaican history and culture
Step 1: Discover the significance of the Jamaican flag
Wordcloud
Worksheet
Homework
Step 2: Focus on historical landmarks and fun facts
Individual work
- Watch the video assigned to your team
- Write down dates and key elements
Team work:
- Share your notes with your team mates
- Complete the cards
Teams 1, 2 & 3
Homework
Mindmap
Team 4, 5 & 6
Step 3: Find out more about the Jamaican cuisine
Anticipate! Read the text, spot the adjectives that describe Jamaican cuisine and list its influences
Student D Modern Jamaican Cuisine
Student A Indigenous Taino Influence
Student C Colonial Influences
Student B African Roots and the Impact of Slavery
Homework
Step 4: Carry out your mission
Build up your vocabulary!
Improve your grammar skills
Your instructions
02
Jamaican music
Step 1: Anticipate with a picture
Brainstorm with your team mates about Reggae and Rastafarianism. Use the picture!
- What you can see
- What you know
- What you can guess
Step 2: Find out more abour reggae and Rastafarianism
Teams 1, 2 & 3
The Rastafarian Movement.
Teams 4, 5 & 6
The history of reggae.
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Record a Podcast
Your mission is to record a 2–3 minute podcast about Jamaican history, culture and food for a Jamaican-themed exhibition in the school canteen.There will be jerk chicken and Toto on the menu!
Group 1 "Jamaica: land, people and values" :Present Jamaica, its motto and values, a few historical facts, explain how food represents unity and diversityGroup 2 "Indigenous roots and food": The Taíno people, local ingredients and cooking methods Group 3 "African heritage, slavery and food": African influence on Jamaican cuisine , spices, survival and resistance, the Maroons Group 4 "Food, culture and identity today": Trade, economy, foreign influences
Keep in mind that people do not know much about Jamaican culture. Use what you've learnt in class to help listeners discover the country while enjoying a quintessential Jamaican meal!
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- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
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- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
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- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
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- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
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- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
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Develop your listening skills!
Click on the picture and listen carefully to the recording. Spot key elements: transparent words, dates and stressed words Work with your team mates to recap information about the Rastafarian Movement
- Its origins
- The key beliefs
- Its cultural practices
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Develop your listening skills
Click on the picture and listen carefully to the recording. Spot key elements: transparent words, dates and stressed words Work with your team mates to recap information about the history of Reggae music
- Its origins
- Its key figures
- Its values
- Its global influence and legacy
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- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
The History and Evolution of Jamaican Cuisine
Jamaican cuisine is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of various cultural influences, each contributing unique flavors and techniques. This article explores the evolution of Jamaican food, tracing its roots from the indigenous Taino people through the impacts of African slavery and European colonization, to the diverse and flavorful modern dishes enjoyed today. The history and evolution of Jamaican cuisine is a story of cultural fusion, resilience, and creativity. From the indigenous Taino people to the influences of African slaves, European colonizers, and Indian laborers, each group has left its mark, creating a rich and diverse culinary tradition. Today, Jamaican food is celebrated worldwide for its bold flavors and unique combinations, continuing to evolve and adapt in an ever-changing global culinary landscape.
https://www.tasteofjamaicatours.com/
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The Commonwealth countries
The heartbeat of Jamaica
Start
Mrs Marx- Lycée G. Bachelard
How does Jamaica assert its own culture and identity?
Your missions
Mission 1: Record a podcast on Jamaican history, values and food culture
Mission 2: Write an article about reggae for a music magazine
Mission 3: Record an ad to promote the Jamaican Carnival
FINAL TASK: Write a tourist leaflet for a 5-day tour in Jamaica
01
Jamaican history and culture
Step 1: Discover the significance of the Jamaican flag
Wordcloud
Worksheet
Homework
Step 2: Focus on historical landmarks and fun facts
Individual work
- Watch the video assigned to your team
- Write down dates and key elements
Team work:Teams 1, 2 & 3
Homework
Mindmap
Team 4, 5 & 6
Step 3: Find out more about the Jamaican cuisine
Anticipate! Read the text, spot the adjectives that describe Jamaican cuisine and list its influences
Student D Modern Jamaican Cuisine
Student A Indigenous Taino Influence
Student C Colonial Influences
Student B African Roots and the Impact of Slavery
Homework
Step 4: Carry out your mission
Build up your vocabulary!
Improve your grammar skills
Your instructions
02
Jamaican music
Step 1: Anticipate with a picture
Brainstorm with your team mates about Reggae and Rastafarianism. Use the picture!
Step 2: Find out more abour reggae and Rastafarianism
Teams 1, 2 & 3
The Rastafarian Movement.
Teams 4, 5 & 6
The history of reggae.
Got an idea?
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Record a Podcast
Your mission is to record a 2–3 minute podcast about Jamaican history, culture and food for a Jamaican-themed exhibition in the school canteen.There will be jerk chicken and Toto on the menu!
Group 1 "Jamaica: land, people and values" :Present Jamaica, its motto and values, a few historical facts, explain how food represents unity and diversityGroup 2 "Indigenous roots and food": The Taíno people, local ingredients and cooking methods Group 3 "African heritage, slavery and food": African influence on Jamaican cuisine , spices, survival and resistance, the Maroons Group 4 "Food, culture and identity today": Trade, economy, foreign influences
Keep in mind that people do not know much about Jamaican culture. Use what you've learnt in class to help listeners discover the country while enjoying a quintessential Jamaican meal!
Got an idea?
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Let the communication flow!
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Let the communication flow!
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Let the communication flow!
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Develop your listening skills!
Click on the picture and listen carefully to the recording. Spot key elements: transparent words, dates and stressed words Work with your team mates to recap information about the Rastafarian Movement
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Develop your listening skills
Click on the picture and listen carefully to the recording. Spot key elements: transparent words, dates and stressed words Work with your team mates to recap information about the history of Reggae music
Got an idea?
Let the communication flow!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to wow your audience. You can also highlight a particular sentence or piece of information so that it sticks in your audience’s minds, or even embed external content to surprise them: Whatever you like! Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? No problem! 90% of the information we assimilate is received through sight and, what’s more, we retain 42% more information when the content moves.
The History and Evolution of Jamaican Cuisine
Jamaican cuisine is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of various cultural influences, each contributing unique flavors and techniques. This article explores the evolution of Jamaican food, tracing its roots from the indigenous Taino people through the impacts of African slavery and European colonization, to the diverse and flavorful modern dishes enjoyed today. The history and evolution of Jamaican cuisine is a story of cultural fusion, resilience, and creativity. From the indigenous Taino people to the influences of African slaves, European colonizers, and Indian laborers, each group has left its mark, creating a rich and diverse culinary tradition. Today, Jamaican food is celebrated worldwide for its bold flavors and unique combinations, continuing to evolve and adapt in an ever-changing global culinary landscape.
https://www.tasteofjamaicatours.com/
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