Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some thought-provoking questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of gun culture. Please consider the following:
- How do you think the availability of guns in a country affects its crime rate?
- Have you ever heard of a country where citizens are required to own guns? What are your initial thoughts on this concept?
- Do you think the right to bear arms is more important than the need for collective security? Why or why not?
- How do you think the media influences our perception of gun culture and gun ownership?
- Can you think of any historical events or myths that have shaped the gun culture in your country or in other countries?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Take a closer look at the featured image. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Please discuss your thoughts and predictions with your partner or in a small group.
Introduction:
Now, let’s read the introduction to the activity. Please pay attention to the main ideas and key vocabulary presented in the introduction.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with this activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnBDK-QNZkM. As you watch the video, please pause at the following strategic points and discuss the questions with your partner or in a small group:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What are your initial thoughts on the Swiss gun culture? How does it compare to the gun culture in your country?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes: What do you think are the main differences between the Swiss and American approaches to gun ownership? How do these differences affect the crime rates in each country?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes: How do you think the NRA has influenced American gun culture? What are the potential consequences of their lobbying efforts?
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Key Takeaways and Vocabulary:
Review the key takeaways and vocabulary from the activity. Make sure you understand the definitions and example usage of each term. You can use the vocabulary quiz to test your knowledge and reinforce your understanding of the key concepts.
Grammar Focus:
The grammar focus for this activity is the use of the subjunctive mood in contrasting situations. Please review the examples and explanations provided, and complete the grammar quiz to practice your understanding of the subjunctive mood.
Conclusion:
Finally, take a moment to reflect on what you have learned from this activity. How has your understanding of gun culture and gun ownership changed? What are some potential implications of the differences in gun policies between Switzerland and the United States? Please discuss your thoughts and conclusions with your partner or in a small group.