Individual Worksheet
Subject: English
Topic: Writing Kazakhstan's History
Class/Age: 11
Learning Objective: 11.2.4.1 & 11.3.4.1
Student's Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Instructions for the Student: This worksheet focuses on understanding deeper meanings and evaluating different perspectives related to Kazakhstan's history. Read all tasks carefully. Use the provided space to write your answers. Be creative, thoughtful, and support your ideas with reasoning. You will listen to audio materials provided by your teacher for Task 1.
Task 1: Listening Between the Lines (Understanding Implied Meaning)
You will listen to an unsupported, extended talk (a monologue) by a historian discussing the period of Kazakhstan's independence. The speaker will not state all their opinions directly. After listening twice, answer the questions below.
Talk Title: "The Unspoken Challenges of Nation-Building"
Questions:
- What is the speaker's implied attitude towards the economic transition of the 1990s? What clues in their tone or word choice suggest this?
- The speaker mentions "cultural renaissance" but quickly lists several obstacles. What is the implied message about the pace and success of cultural revival?
- What does the speaker imply about the role of younger generations when they say, "The torch has been passed, but the path is not yet fully lit"?
Space for your notes during the listening: