The Winterkeeper: a lifetime spent protecting Yellowstone National Park
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To treasure (something/ someone)
To do with (someone/ something)
To be fond (of something/ someone)
To be exposed (to something/ someone)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What is this video about?
2. What did Steven say about Yellowstone national park and the threats it faces?
3. What did he say about the snow, and about living alone in the cabin?
4. What did he say about his memories of the past and the changes he has seen?
5. Do you envy Steven?
6. Would any aspects of Steven’s lifestyle scare you?
7. What would be your dream job?
8. Have you seen any good movies about people who go to live in nature?
9. Do you think Steven is a hypocrite when he complains about the fact that more people are visiting the park?
10. How do you think it would feel to live alone like he does?
11. Have you ever lived alone?
12. Would you like to live in such a remote place?
13. Do you think where Steven lives is a good place to bring up kids?
14. How is the winter in your native country?
15. When was the last time you spent time in nature?