Wherever we go!

Introduction

IES N°4 Introductory Course

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

Most of us have the urge to travel. However, our choices of ideal destination are widely varied. Some choose to travel for adventure and activity, while others want to relax in their free time. Some people travel to places where they can experience other cultures, while others seek out places of great natural beauty and ecological beauty.  Before reading the text "A TRAVEL BLOG" on page 25 respectively, watch the video:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NKToT5fDP8

Then answer the following questions:

a. What kind of tourist would like to go there? Why?

b. Which activities could you see? Have you ever done that kind of activities?

c. Which activities would you try and which ones would you not? 

 

Once you finish sharing your ideas with your classmates, read the text and reflect on the following questions:

a. Which activities can you do in your country?

b. What places differentiate your country from others? 

Task

The task will be divided into three parts.

  1. In groups of no more than four students, reread the travel blog and think about countries you would like to travell and why. Share your travel experiences and compare them to a trip you would like to make. 
  2. Then watch the video and prepare a dialogue between two people at the airport chatting about their holidays. 
  3. Finally, Roleplay and s}hare your production! Have Fun!

CONTEXT: Imagine that you are at the airport. You are returning from Holidays. While you are waiting to board your flight, you hear two people speaking about their holidays. You realize that they are from your country and start chatting with them. 

Process

Process and resources

PHASE 1:
  • Sit together and watch the video again. Compare and share information. Reflect on the main ideas you need to produce your dialogue. 
PHASE 2:
  • Look at the following resources, listen to each other and decide wich place you are going to speak about. Each group should choose a destination try to avoid repetition.
  1. PARIS, FRANCE: https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/europe/france/paris/ 
  2. TOKYO, JAPAN: https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/asia/japan/tokyo/
  3. BARCELONA, SPAIN: https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/europe/spain/barcelona/
  4. NEW YORK, THE USA: https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/north-america/united-states-of-america/new-york-state/new-york-city/
  5. LONDON, THE UK: https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/europe/united-kingdom/england/london/
PHASE 3: 
  • Once you have chosen your destination and read about it, you can plan your first draft, focus attention on: 
a. Where you went and how you get there.
b. Something about the place you visit and why did you want to go there. What called your attention. 
c. What did you do. Which places you could visit. 
d. Sum up why you liked it.
  • DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE EACH MEMBER OF YOUR GROUP IN THE DIALOGUE. 
PHASE 4: 
  • Once you have finished your dialogue,  practice your presentation. 
NOTE: Remember to take a look at the evaluation Rubric. 

Products

Each group will present what they have prepared. The rest of the groups will have to listen, take notes, be prepared to ask questions, clear out doubts and give feedback.

Report /analysis and practice phase:

  1. Listen to each other.
  2. Write down comments.
  3. Select language that need to be improved.
  4. Share comments, reflect, give feedback to each other.
Evaluation

Self-evaluation. Read the Rubric and check if you have reach the essential oral components in your presentation. 

https://topteacher.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ORAL-PRESENTATION-RUBRIC-TOP-TEACHER.png 

Conclusion

Your WebQuest Jurney is complete! Congratulations!

On your quest you learned how to effectively research  a travel destination and roleplay with your partners. You have identified the main points of your trip, such as places of cultural, historical and natural interest. You also worked out the organization of the journey by developing a plan that included transportation  and activities to do there. 

Consider what you learned and what helped you learn it, what aspects of the project you enjoyed, what you found challenging, and what you would like to explore further.

Again, great work and congratulations!

Credits
  • Coursebook “Insight” Pre-intermediate Student’s Book and Workbook by Wildam J. and Beddall F. 2014 –Units 1 to 5 - Oxford University Press.
  •  https://www.worldtravelguide.net/  
Teacher Page

Vacaflor, Mariana Belen 

email: mbvacaflor19@gmail.com