Introduction
IES N°4 Introductory Course
Unit 2 coursebook “Insight” Pre-intermediate Student’s Book by Wildam J. and Beddall F. 2014 – Oxford University Press.
In many cities, we’re used to seeing busy streets, vibrant neighborhoods, and bustling markets. But what happens when a place becomes abandoned and loses its people? Before reading the text "Ghost towns" on page 33, take a moment to imagine or remember a place you've seen that feels empty or forgotten. show images to your students.
After that, discuss the following questions with a partner:
a. Have you ever visited an abandoned place?
b. Do you know any forgotten places near where you live?
Task
Pre-task
In groups, choose one of the cities mentioned in the text (kowloon walled city, Craco, kolmanskop). think or search for extra information about those places.
think about:
1. What was life before it was inhabited?
2. Who lived there? (famous people, family members, friends, etc)
3. What kinds of jobs did they have?
4. What did people do for fun?
While-task
When, imagine a future where people return to those towns. you are one of them. make a diary about your return to the town. write in the following sequence:
Day 1. (first impressions and emotions)
Day 2. (exploring the town)
Day 3. (first night)
Process
Post-task.
Creative task: sketches and maps.
In groups, try to look for images or make a drawing of a map of the town with points of interest
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Neighborhood (invented name)
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Buildings:
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Statues and monuments:
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Markets (what kind).
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Churches.
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Or others.
Evaluation
group evaluation
share your information with your classmates. What have you found? prepare to answer questions.
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listen and check similar information (if you chose the same city)
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ask questions.
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give feedback