Domestic Uses of Wood A Ranch Tour With Noemi's Dad
Before viewing:
Brainstorm with your class: How many different ways do you suppose Noemi's family uses wood? You will hear Noemi's father speaking in Spanish. Prepare to listen carefully to the Spanish words, and see if you can write any new words in your notebook.	Back to video clip >>
After viewing:
How many new uses did you find in the video and/or story? Were there more or fewer than you predicted? Which surprised you the most, and/or is the most different from your own family's uses of wood? Read the transcripts in English and Spanish. Then listen again to hear how the words are pronounced.
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