Learn the basic vocabulary related to calling the 811 health advice number
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To understand when to call 811 and to learn the basic vocabulary needed to call this help number. |
| 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 understand more about the Alberta (and Canadian) health care system and where 811 fits into this system. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students will learn basic vocabulary related to calling 811 in Alberta. Students will understand when to call 811 in Alberta (and when to visit a family doctor or emergency room). |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to learn some of the vocabulary you need to call 811.
- Why do you call 811?
- Have you ever called 811? How did it go?
- What is the difference between 811 and 911?
- When do you go to a hospital emergency room?
Skill-building activities
FEATURED CONTENT
- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Alberta Health Link 811* 🎥
- Listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Ask students to pay attention to the pronunciation, spelling, and meaning of the words.)
Skill-using tasks
Assessment/review tasks
Reflection questions
- What are three words or phrases that you learned today?
- Show students the 811 website.
- What is the phone number to call for health advice in Alberta?
- Who can you speak to when you call 811?
- What kind of problems can you ask about when you call 811?
- Is 811 free to use?
- Can you choose which language you want to speak when you call?
- Can you call 811 if you have a family member who needs health advice?
- When is the 811 line open?
- Does everyone here have a family doctor? How do you find a family doctor?
- When do you call 911?
- Has anyone here gone to a hospital emergency room? How did that go?
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