Learn the names of some places to visit in Edmonton, especially during the summer
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| Task | Learn the names of some places to visit in Edmonton, especially during the summer. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 1-4) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5-2 hours (depending on class size and number of activities completed) |
| 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. Learn the vocabulary needed to identify and discuss these tourism spots. Use the appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary to respond personally to the closing reflection questions. (Encourage students to respond in full sentences.) |
| Cultural focus | Students may feel more at home in their new city by learning the names for some Edmonton attractions. |
| Specific task learning objectives | By studying a map of Edmonton, students will better understand some main Edmonton districts and the locations of some Edmonton tourist attractions. Students can identify some Edmonton tourist attractions. Students share places they have visited in Edmonton. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson 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 discuss some places to visit in Edmonton, especially during the summer.
- Can you name any places you enjoy visiting in Edmonton?
Skill-building activities
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- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Let’s listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Ask students to pay attention to the pronunciation and meaning of the words. You can also ask the students to share the meanings verbally.)
- Places to go in your town* 🎥 (Watch this short video to review the lesson vocabulary.)
- Guess the category* (Tell us the category for each image, e.g., playground, park, library, etc.)
- Edmonton areas* (A map that helps students to identify the location of tourist attractions.)
Skill-using tasks
- Shopping malls:
- Swimming pools:
- Amusement parks:
- Fort Edmonton:
- Festivals:
- Parks and playgrounds:
- Edmonton Valley Zoo:
- Public library:
Assessment/review tasks
Reflection questions
- Have you visited any of the places we talked about today?
- Do you have a favourite place to go in Edmonton?
- What are some good activities for kids in Edmonton?
- What are some good free activities in Edmonton?
- Do you go to any summer festivals?
- Do you like West Edmonton Mall? What do you do there?
- Main links (Links to websites of the attractions we discussed today.)
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