Lesson 35. Your Role Models (あなたの手本)
▮ Explanatory Text:
A role model is a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people. Everyone has someone they admire and look up to. This could be a family member, a historical figure, a teacher, or even a public personality. Discussing our role models can inspire us and others to strive for success and make positive changes in our lives.
▮ Common Phrases:
1. I admire… because…
2. My role model is… due to their…
3. One thing I learned from… is…
4. … inspires me to…
5. I aspire to be like… because…
▮ Example Sentences:
1. I admire my mother because of her strength and kindness.
2. My role model is Nelson Mandela due to his resilience and dedication to justice.
3. One thing I learned from my teacher is the importance of perseverance.
4. Malala Yousafzai inspires me to advocate for education.
5. I aspire to be like my older brother because he has always been a hard worker and a caring person.
▮ Discussion Instructions:
Discuss who your role model is and explain why you admire them. Describe the qualities or achievements that make them stand out to you, and how they have influenced your life or goals. Share any specific stories or quotes from your role model that have left a significant impact on you. Use the phrases introduced in this lesson to articulate your admiration and the lessons you’ve learned.
※ This lesson plan is designed to encourage students to express admiration and the positive influence of role models in their lives. It helps build vocabulary related to personal development and virtues, and it fosters a positive discussion environment where students can share and learn from each other’s experiences and aspirations.
