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Famous People Tommy Douglas Pre-Reading The founding fathers A. Warm-Up Questions 1.  hat does it mean to be the “father” W of a thing rather than a person? 2. What is universal health coverage? 3. In your home country, does your income affect the q...

Famous People Tommy Douglas Pre-Reading The founding fathers A. Warm-Up Questions 1.  hat does it mean to be the “father” W of a thing rather than a person? 2. What is universal health coverage? 3. In your home country, does your income affect the quality of your health care? B. Vocabulary Preview Match up as many words and meanings as you can. Check this exercise again after seeing the words in context on page 2. 1. preacher a) to be memorable 2. premier b) the head of a provincial government 3. activist c) a strong effect 4. leave a lasting impression d) a minister of religion 5. vow e) to give up one’s position or role 6. lift spirits f) to take careful notice 7. impact g) a person who works hard to bring about change 8. insurance h) to make a promise 9. resign i) a person who supports and/or promotes another person or thing 10. advocate j) to make people feel happy 11. pay attention k) a guarantee of financial help (e.g., due to loss or injury) 12. retire l) to stop working due to age advocate AD vo kit = noun ES ti mayt = verb estimate ES ti mit = noun Copyright 2016, Red River Press Inc. For use by Ellii members only. ( I N T / V E R S I O N 3. 0) graduate GRA dju it = noun 1 fluctuate  Tommy Douglas Famous People Reading 1. Who is the “Greatest Canadian” in history? According to many Canadians, Tommy Douglas deserves this title. Tommy Douglas “I felt that no boy was a preacher, a premier, and a social activist who founded should have to Canada’s modern health care system. depend either for 2. Tommy Clement Douglas was born in Scotland in 1904. When he was his leg or his life oath 14 years old, his family moved to Canada and settled in Winnipeg, upon the ability of Manitoba. That year, Douglas witnessed the Winnipeg General Strike. his parents to raise pledge The conflict between workers and police left a lasting impression enough money to on him, and he vowed to help ordinary Canadians live a better life. 3. In 1924, Douglas began training as a Baptist minister. His first ministry bring a first-class was in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, in 1930. Douglas had a way with surgeon to his words, and he was able to lift the spirits of residents who were bedside.” suffering during the Great Depression. —Tommy Douglas 4. After a few years, Douglas realized he would have a greater impact in politics than in the church. He became the leader of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), a social-democratic party that supported farmers and workers who were still suffering from the The Greatest Canadian Great Depression. In 1944, the CCF won a historic provincial election, THE TOP TEN and Douglas became the premier of Saskatchewan. In 2004, the Canadian Broadcast 5. As premier, Douglas focused on social services and the general Corporation (CBC) produced interests of workers. In 1947, he established Saskatchewan’s Hospital a television series called Services Plan. This was the first health insurance plan in Canada. The Greatest Canadian. Voters selected 50 great Canadians. It paved the way for Medicare, Canada’s national health care plan. Canadian talk show host Douglas also helped establish the Canada Pension Plan. George Stroumboulopoulos 6. In 1961, Tommy Douglas resigned as premier and became the first advocated for Tommy Douglas and helped him win the title leader of the NDP. This new political party was a union between the of Greatest Canadian. Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). Douglas was an ideal leader for the new party. Can you guess which other Canadians finished in He was an advocate for workers, and people paid attention the top ten? when he spoke. 7. Tommy Douglas retired from politics in 1971. After retirement, he was appointed to the Order of Canada. He also had several schools and a provincial park named in his honour. Tommy Douglas died of cancer in 1986 at the age of 81. Copyright 2016, Red River Press Inc. For use by Ellii members only. ( I N T / V E R S I O N 3. 0) 2  Tommy Douglas Famous People Comprehension A. Timeline Place the following in chronological order (1–10). One item is not mentioned in the reading. Place a star beside it and guess where it belongs. Tommy Douglas became the premier of Saskatchewan. The Winnipeg General Strike took place. The Douglas family moved from Scotland to Winnipeg. Douglas switched careers from preacher to politician. Tommy Douglas died of cancer. Tommy Douglas retired from politics. The NDP was formed. Saskatchewan’s Hospital Service Plan was established. Douglas trained as a Baptist minister. Tommy Douglas was hit by a bus, but he survived a few more years. B. True, False, or Not Mentioned? Read the statements below. Write T if the statement is true. Write F if the statement is false and correct the information in your notebook. Write NM if the fact is not mentioned. 1. Tommy Douglas cared about workers’ rights. 2. Tommy Douglas had a big impact on Canadian politics. 3. During the Great Depression, Tommy Douglas was Canada’s prime minister. 4. As the premier of Saskatchewan, Douglas focused mainly on taxes and big business. 5. Before becoming a politician, Tommy Douglas was a doctor. 6. Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland is Tommy Douglas’s grandson. 7. Tommy Douglas was the first leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). 8. Tommy Douglas died in a bus crash. Copyright 2016, Red River Press Inc. For use by Ellii members only. ( I N T / V E R S I O N 3. 0) 3  Tommy Douglas Famous People Vocabulary Review A. Matching Match each sentence to the paraphrased version on the right. 1. My mom was a true supporter of my passion for music. a) He vowed to reduce our costs. 2. The prime minister promised to lower our taxes. b) She was an advocate. 3. It’s very expensive because we don’t have dental coverage. c) It had a strong impact on me. 4. He’s 70 years old; he doesn’t want to work anymore. d) He is ready to retire. 5. I didn’t notice the cyclist riding in front of my car. e) It’s costly without insurance. 6. Seeing the poverty changed my view of the world. f) I wasn’t paying attention. B. Complete the Sentences Complete the sentences using vocabulary from page 1. Each word can only be used once, but not all words will be used. Some word forms may change. 1. If you make people feel better all the time, you. 2. I f you promise to take care of each other in sickness and in health, you to care for each other. 3. If you have financial protection in case of health problems, you have health. 4. If you leave a job position due to old age, you. 5. When you , you notice what is happening around you. 6. The leader of a province is the. 7. If something is memorable, it on you. 8. If an event causes you to think differently, it has an on your life. Copyright 2016, Red River Press Inc. For use by Ellii members only. ( I N T / V E R S I O N 3. 0) 4  Tommy Douglas Famous People The Greatest... 1. Work together as a class to brainstorm many nationalities. 2. Choose one nationality (not Canadian). Then work together to brainstorm the Top Ten Greatest (people) for that nation. 3. Get into ten groups (pairs or small groups). Your teacher will give each group one person from the Top Ten list. 4. Find out ten things that make this person great, and become an advocate for this person. 5. S  hare your list with your class. Then hold a class vote to decide who the greatest person from that country is. (Don’t vote for your own person.) The Greatest : (nationality) Ten Things That Make Great (person) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Copyright 2016, Red River Press Inc. For use by Ellii members only. ( I N T / V E R S I O N 3. 0) 5  Tommy Douglas Famous People Answer Key LESSON DESCRIPTION: LEVEL: Int In this lesson, students learn about a famous politician who was TIME: 1.5 – 2 hours once voted the “Greatest Canadian” of all time. Students learn and TAGS:  ommy Douglas, Canadian, Canada, politician, T practise new vocabulary. They also work in small groups to create politics, Saskatchewan, socialism, workers, labour a top ten list about another great leader. Pre-Reading Comprehension A. WARM-UP QUESTIONS A. TIMELINE 1. To be a “father” of a thing rather than a person means 5 Tommy Douglas became the premier of Saskatchewan. to be the person who invents or “founds” something. 2 The Winnipeg General Strike took place. 2. Universal health coverage is financial support for 1 The Douglas family moved from Scotland to Winnipeg. health services that is provided for all citizens of 4 Douglas switched careers from preacher to politician. a country regardless of their income. 10 Tommy Douglas died of cancer. 3. Answers will vary. 8 Tommy Douglas retired from politics. 7 The NDP was formed. B. VOCABULARY PREVIEW 6 Saskatchewan’s Hospital Service Plan was established. 3 Douglas trained as a Baptist minister. 1. d 3. g 5. h 7. c 9. e 11. f 9* T  ommy Douglas was hit by a bus, 2. b 4. a 6. j 8. k 10. i 12. l but he survived a few more years. Reading B. TRUE, FALSE, OR NOT MENTIONED? The Top Ten 1. T 2. T 1. Tommy Douglas 3. F – Tommy Douglas was a minister 2. Terry Fox during the Great Depression. 3. Pierre Trudeau 4. F – Tommy Douglas focused on 4. Sir Frederick Banting social services and workers’ rights. 5. David Suzuki 5. F – Tommy Douglas was a minister 6. Lester Pearson before becoming a politician. 7. Don Cherry 6. NM (but true) 8. Sir John A. Macdonald 7. T 9. Alexander Graham Bell 8. F – Tommy Douglas died of cancer. 10. Wayne Gretzky (continued on the next page...) Copyright 2016, Red River Press Inc. For use by Ellii members only. ( I N T / V E R S I O N 3. 0) 6  Tommy Douglas Famous People Answer Key cont. Vocabulary Review A. MATCHING 1. b 2. a 3. e 4. d 5. f 6. c B. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES 1. lift their spirits 2. vow 3. insurance 4. retire 5. pay attention 6. premier 7. leaves a lasting impression 8. impact The Greatest... If you have a small class, make a Top Three or Top Five list. You may want to show the video of George Stroumboulopoulos advocating for Tommy Douglas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4_v2701GMg Copyright 2016, Red River Press Inc. For use by Ellii members only. ( I N T / V E R S I O N 3. 0) 7