Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching
Instructions: Match the vocabulary words with their correct definitions.
- Hogan
- Artifacts
- Amateur
- Graffiti
- Impartiality
- Porcelain
- Ceremony
- Peacekeeping
- Torture
- Tapestries
Definitions: a. A traditional Navajo house. b. Objects made by humans, typically of cultural or historical interest. c. Non-professional; doing something for fun, not as a job. d. Words or drawings scratched or painted on a wall. e. Fairness; not favoring one side over another. f. A fine, white ceramic material. g. A ritual or formal event. h. The maintenance of peace by an international military force. i. Cruel treatment or punishment. j. Artworks made of cloth, often used as wall hangings.
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary words from the list.
- The ______ is a traditional Navajo house where sand paintings are often made.
- Archeologists study ______ to learn about past cultures.
- The cave paintings were discovered by three ______ explorers.
- ______ is often considered vandalism rather than art.
- Amnesty International is known for its ______ in handling human rights cases.
- ______ is a highly valued type of ceramic material.
- The healing ______ is an important part of Navajo culture.
- The United Nations is involved in ______ missions around the world.
- Amnesty International campaigns against ______.
- Early permanent sand paintings were actually ______ woven by Hosteen Klah.
Vocabulary List: Hogan, artifacts, amateur, graffiti, impartiality, porcelain, ceremony, peacekeeping, torture, tapestries
Exercise 3: Synonyms and Antonyms
Instructions: Identify the synonyms and antonyms for the given vocabulary words.
- Adapt
- Synonym: ______
- Antonym: ______
- Controversy
- Synonym: ______
- Antonym: ______
- Preserved
- Synonym: ______
- Antonym: ______
- Humanitarian
- Synonym: ______
- Antonym: ______
- Campaign
- Synonym: ______
- Antonym: ______
Exercise 4: Sentence Creation
Instructions: Create sentences using the following vocabulary words. Each student should create three sentences and then share them with each other.
- Hogan
- Artifacts
- Amateur
- Graffiti
- Impartiality
- Porcelain
- Ceremony
- Peacekeeping
- Torture
- Tapestries
Exercise 5: Vocabulary Quiz (Kahoot)
Instructions: Create a Kahoot quiz with the following multiple-choice questions. Each question should have four options, with one correct answer.
- What is a hogan?
- A) A type of food
- B) A traditional Navajo house
- C) A musical instrument
- D) A type of clothing
- What does 'artifacts' refer to?
- A) Natural objects
- B) Human-made objects of historical interest
- C) Modern technology
- D) Fictional items
- What does 'amateur' mean?
- A) Professional
- B) Expert
- C) Non-professional
- D) Skilled
- What is 'graffiti'?
- A) Sculptures
- B) Paintings on canvas
- C) Words or drawings scratched or painted on a wall
- D) Digital art
- What does 'impartiality' mean?
- A) Bias
- B) Fairness
- C) Prejudice
- D) Favoritism
- What is 'porcelain'?
- A) A type of metal
- B) A fine, white ceramic material
- C) A kind of fabric
- D) A type of wood
- What is a 'ceremony'?
- A) A casual meeting
- B) A ritual or formal event
- C) A spontaneous gathering
- D) An informal party
- What is 'peacekeeping'?
- A) Starting conflicts
- B) The maintenance of peace by an international military force
- C) Ignoring disputes
- D) Promoting violence
- What does 'torture' mean?
- A) Kindness
- B) Cruel treatment or punishment
- C) Comfort
- D) Healing
- What are 'tapestries'?
- A) Paintings on paper
- B) Artworks made of cloth, often used as wall hangings
- C) Sculptures made of stone
- D) Digital prints
Exercise 6: Word Association
Instructions: For each vocabulary word, write down three words that you associate with it. Share your associations with your partner and discuss why you chose those words.
- Hogan
- Artifacts
- Amateur
- Graffiti
- Impartiality
- Porcelain
- Ceremony
- Peacekeeping
- Torture
Tapestries