Learn about Canada’s west coast province, British Columbia
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn about Canada’s West Coast. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 2-4) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5 to 2 hours (depending on class size) |
| CLB Skills and Competencies | Speaking: Interacting with others Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending information Reading: Comprehending information |
| Language focus | Learn the vocabulary needed to understand this topic. Use the appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary to respond personally to the reflection questions. (Encourage students to respond in full sentences.) |
| Cultural focus | Students may only have experienced one part of Canada. Here they broaden their knowledge by learning about a region that may have a very different history and geography. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Beginning ESL students learn some basic facts about Canada’s history in the Discover Canada study guide. Students learn about some of the history, geography, and economy of Canada’s West Coast province (British Columbia). Students compare any similar regions in their first countries with this Canadian region. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
| Resource attribution | ESL Directions original resources are marked below with an asterisk (*). Feel free to use these, but please give credit to ESL Directions. |
Notes for ESL teachers and students:
This is a shortened and simplified version of some of the information in Canada’s citizenship study guide (intended to introduce this topic to beginner ESL students).
Students who are eligible to write the citizenship test should consult the Government of Canada’s full official guide, Discover Canada: The rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Please check Discover Canada for any content changes made since this webpage was created.
Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to learn about Canada’s West Coast.
- What is a coast?
- What province is on Canada’s west coast?
- Can you name this province?
- What do you know about this province?
Skill-building activities
- Part 1, Vocabulary:
- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Let’s review the vocabulary and definitions* 🔊 (Pay attention to the order, pronunciation, and spelling of each word or phrase. Think about what the definitions mean.)
- Find the match*
- Part 2, Vocabulary:
- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Let’s review the vocabulary and definitions* 🔊 (Pay attention to the order, pronunciation, and spelling of each word or phrase. Think about what the definitions mean.)
- Find the match*
Skill-using activities
FEATURED CONTENT
- Canada’s West Coast* 🎥
- Listen to and read a passage about Canada’s West Coast*🔊 (This activity also includes comprehension questions.)
- Gap fill*
Assessment/review tasks
- Vocabulary quiz*
- Spin the wheel* (Tell us what you know about each word or phrase.)
Reflection questions
- Tell us three new words you learned today.
- What can you tell us about B.C.?
- Has anyone visited B.C.? What was your experience like?
- What does B.C. look like?
- What do people in B.C. do to earn money?
- Do you have areas in your home countries that are similar to B.C. (e.g., with lots of lakes, trees, and mountains)? How are these areas the same as or different from B.C.?
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