12 Beginner
Girard Charles Gilo
Chapter 5: My Community
Learning Objectives
At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Discuss the importance and concepts of what a community is;
- Develop a community profile of the members of the community;
- Reflect on your appreciation of a community in a short story making.
Vocabulary
The following are some essential terms that you will encounter in the duration of this lesson; refer to the following vocabularies as these will help you navigate this lesson (click each item for the description).
Essential Knowledge
What is a community?
A society is composed of different people interacting and socializing with each other; they are living with the goal of achieving common purpose, fostering cooperation, and maintaining peaceful surroundings. In a society, there exists a community, this community is a group of people who share similar interests, values, and have something in common (Bell & Newby, 2021). A community can interact with each other to be able to create and build connections and relationships among these people; these communities can be composed of a small or large group as long as they share something in common. In a community, people come together to help each other, share ideas, and work toward a common goal. Being part of a community is important because it allows people to feel connected and have a support system within their surroundings.
Activities
General Instructions: Please read the activities carefully and follow the directions provided in each exercise. These activities are designed to enhance your communication and writing skills in the target language. Pay attention to details and take your time to complete each task. Focus on expressing your ideas clearly and accurately.
Conversational
Activity 1: Who is my community?
Instruction: Try to think of who you consider as your community. Draw them and name who they are. After, answer the following questions below in 2 sentences only.
Sample:
Now, it is your turn! Draw your community.
Draw as many as you want, and label each community member.
Sharing: After finishing your drawings and answering the questions, you will present your work.
Technical
Community Profiling
A community profile is a detailed description that highlights the key characteristics, roles, and contributions of individuals or organizations within a community. It serves to inform others about the people that help shape the community’s identity and function. A community profile includes important information such as the name of the person, their role or job, their contributions to the community, and their interesting facts. By creating this community profiles, individuals can effectively communicate the importance of local contributors and promote a sense of belonging and connection among community members.
Activity 2: Creating a community profile
Instruction: Try to interview three people in your community. Ask them their name, role/job, contributions to your community,