Learn vocabulary related to checking-in at an airport
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the basic vocabulary needed to check in for a flight (whether in person or at a kiosk). |
| 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 hours (depending on class size) |
| CLB Skills and Competencies | Speaking: Interacting with others Getting things done Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending instructions Getting things done 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 learn about the check-in process in Canadian airports. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students learn the vocabulary they need to check in for a flight (whether in person or at a kiosk). Students watch a video, hear an audio of the transcript, and practice a role play dialogue. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to talk about checking in for a flight at an airport.
- What is a flight?
- What is an airport?
- What does “checking in” at the airport mean?
- What are some words and phrases that you might need to check in?
Skill-building activities
- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Let’s listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Pay attention to how to say the words or phrases and what they mean.)
Skill-using tasks
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Assessment/review tasks
- Open-ended role play* (Ask students to answer the questions in their own words.)
- Open the box*
- Unjumble definitions* (Unjumble the sentences, and then tell us the vocabulary word.)
Reflection questions
- How do you check in for a flight, e.g., over the Internet from home, at the airport kiosk. or in person at the airport?
- Is it easy for you to fly in Canada (or do you find parts of it difficult)?
- Is flying different in your home country (e.g., different rules for checking in baggage, or different documents needed?)
- How early do you arrive at the airport for a flight?
- Have you flown since moving to Canada? If so, where have you flown?
- What is the longest flight you have ever taken? How do you pass the time on long flights?
- Do you like flying? Do you feel that flying is safe, or do you worry on flights?
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