Naming Places

Introduction

IES N°4 Introductory Course

Unit 2 coursebook “Insight” Pre-intermediate Student’s Book and Workbook by Wildam J. and Beddall F. 2014 – Oxford University Press.

You will start reading the history and significance of place names mentioned in the coursebook (page 22). When you finish, underline any new word or interesting information. This will help you to develop comprehension skills.

 

Task

You will work in groups (no more than 4 students) to research a place mentioned in the coursebook, focusing on its:

  • origin
  • historical significance
  • interesting details

Each group will write their findings in a notebook to organize and create a poster to present to the class. Then, you will present your poster to the class.

Process

Process and Resources: Each group will follow these steps to complete the post-task:

  1. Presentation: Present your poster to the class, highlighting the most interesting aspects of the place names you researched.

Products:

  • Group posters: detail the origin, historical significance, and interesting information about your chosen places.

Report/Analysis:

  • Each group will analyze their findings and present them clearly and effectively in their posters.

  • During the presentations, groups will compare their findings with those of their classmates to gain a broader understanding of place names.

Practice Phase:

  • Use the presentations as practice for public speaking, helping you develop confidence in delivering information to an audience.

Evaluation

Self-evaluation, for this activity, you will:

  1. Think about a self-evaluation, reflecting on your participation and what you learned.

  2. Provide a feedback to the rest of the class, focusing on the content, clarity, and organization of your classmates' presentations.

  3. Complete the textbook exercises 3, 4 and 5.

Conclusion

If you felt that you need to practice more, remember that you have time. Don't be discouraged by any mistakes or difficulties you had, try to use them as learning opportunities. Keep practicing, and you will improve!

Credits

Coursebook “Insight” Pre-intermediate Student’s Book and Workbook by Wildam J. and Beddall F. 2014 –Units 1 to 5 - Oxford University Press.