Learn the name of each provincial and territorial capital city
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the names of Canadian capital cities. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 1-3) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5 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 will understand the significance of Canadian capital cities (i.e., as seats of the provincial/territorial governments) and will learn about the three levels of Canadian government. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students learn the names, location, and pronunciation of Canadian provincial/territorial capitals. Students learn about three main regions of Canada (Western Canada, Eastern Canada, and the North). Students understand that capital cities are part of the three levels of Canadian government. Students can match capitals and provinces. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson plan includes video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to talk about Canadian capital cities.
- What is a capital city?
- How is a capital city different from other cities?
- Can you name some Canadian capital cities?
- What is a province?
- Can you name some Canadian provinces?
Skill-building activities
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- Canadian capital cities* (Learn the names by watching this video.) 🎥
- Listen to the names again.* (Pay attention to how to say the cities and to their locations.) 🔊
- Fill in the blanks*
- Concentration game: Match provinces/territories and provincial/territorial capitals*
Skill-using tasks
- Western Canada (4 provinces):
- Eastern Canada (6 provinces):
- Northern Canada (3 territories):
Assessment/review tasks
Reflection questions
- How many capital cities can you name? Can you also tell us which provinces/territories these cities are in?
- Tell us how capital cities are different from other cities.
- How many Canadian capital cities have you visited? Are there cities you would like to visit?
- Do you have a favourite Canadian city? Why is it your favourite?
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