Exploring the UK

Introduction

It's interesting to learn about the country which language you are learning, isn't it?

Let's explore one of the most amazing countries in the world - the country of the  wild beauty and expressive architecture, the country which gave birth to the world famouse footballers and rock singers, the country with delicious local cuisine and outstanding writers - the UK.

Task

Travel is one of the greatest joys in life. To be able to see the world, experience diverse cultures and try new things is what living is all about. Exploring new places is a lot of fun. People of different interests will find something to their own taste.

Your task is to create a website called "Exploring the UK" for people with different interests.

Performing the task you will

  • learn more about the UK
  • study a certain aspect of life in the UK using the internet resources
  • learn/improve your skills in creating websites
  • become a better user of the Internet

Process

Let's get an isight into different areas of the UK on behalf of

  • a football fan

  • a Harry Potter fan

  • a flora and fauna fan

  • the one who is interested in celebrties' lives

  • a born IT specialist

  • the one who loves eating

  • a fancy girl who is intersted in the latest fashion

Choose the topic which is close to you and get started! You might choose a partner. You must use only English websites!!!

The result of your group work will be a website "Exploring the UK".

Creating your webpages you can use both the pictures from the Net and the pictures you/your friends made while travelling around the UK.

Evaluation

  "1" "2" "3"
design the page has no links to the websites you used, no pictures, the text is not distinct the page has only one or no picture, the text is readable, but you need to put effort, has one link the page is well developed, has pictures/illustrations has links to the websites, the text is readable
context no relevant information the the topic most information on the topic is presented, but it lacks details the information is given to the fulliest with all the details

grammar/spelling/

vocabulary

 more than 4 grammar and more than 4 spelling mistake 2-3 grammar and 2-3 spelling mistakes, 1-2 lexical mistaces 0-1 grammar and 0-1 spelling mistakes, rich vocabulary is used
cooperation the student occasionally takes part in group discussions, shares some ideas and respects others' opinions to a limited degree the student takes an active part in group discussions, shares ideas most of the time, and respects others' opinions the student takes the initiative in group discussions, shares ideas and encourages others to do the same, respects others' opinion   

Maximum 12 points

11-12 points = "excellent"

9-10 points = "good"

6-8 points = "satisfactory"

0-5 points = "poor"

Conclusion

After performing the task you will be sent a google form with questions about the project.

Teacher Page

Teacher: Anna O. Khoroshavina

School 328, Saint Petersburg, Russia