Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of handmade badminton shuttlecocks in India’s Jodhubaria village. Please consider the following questions:
- Have you ever played badminton or used a shuttlecock before? What was your experience like?
- Do you prefer playing sports with traditional equipment or modern, synthetic alternatives? Why?
- How do you think the production of handmade shuttlecocks contributes to the local community and economy in Jodhubaria village?
- What do you think are some challenges that craftspeople in Jodhubaria village might face in producing handmade shuttlecocks?
- How do you think the rise of synthetic shuttlecocks might impact the traditional craftsmanship of handmade shuttlecocks?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on the image? Consider the following questions:
- What objects or materials can you identify in the image?
- What kind of activity or process do you think is being depicted in the image?
- How does the image relate to the topic of handmade badminton shuttlecocks in India’s Jodhubaria village?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which describes the traditional craftsmanship of handmade badminton shuttlecocks in Jodhubaria village.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-xCtR3nXY and pause at the following strategic points:
- Pause the video after the introduction to the village and the craftsmanship of handmade shuttlecocks. Discuss the following questions:
- What did you learn about the village and the traditional craftsmanship of handmade shuttlecocks?
- How do you think the production of handmade shuttlecocks contributes to the local community and economy?
- Pause the video after the explanation of the manufacturing process. Discuss the following questions:
- What are some key steps involved in the manufacturing process of handmade shuttlecocks?
- How do you think the use of natural materials, such as duck feathers and cork, affects the quality and performance of the shuttlecocks?
- Pause the video after the discussion of the challenges facing the industry. Discuss the following questions:
- What are some challenges that the handmade shuttlecock industry faces, and how do you think they can be addressed?
- How do you think the rise of synthetic shuttlecocks might impact the traditional craftsmanship of handmade shuttlecocks?
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Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:
Please review the key vocabulary and grammar focus sections, which cover the present perfect continuous tense and vocabulary related to the topic of handmade badminton shuttlecocks.
Complete the vocabulary quiz and grammar quiz to assess your understanding of the material.