Learn the stages of getting a driver’s licence in Alberta
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the basic vocabulary and stages related to getting a driver’s licence in Alberta. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 3-4) |
| 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 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 discuss the differences between getting a driver’s licence and driving here and in their home countries. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students learn vocabulary related to getting a driver’s licence. Students understand the stages of getting a driver’s licence in Alberta. |
| 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 talk about getting your driver’s licence in Alberta.
- What is a driver’s licence?
- What do you know about getting a driver’s licence in Alberta?
Skill-building activities
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- Vocabulary flashcards* 🔊
- Listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Pay attention to how to say each word or phrase and what they mean.)
- How can I get a driver’s licence in Alberta? 🎥
Skill-using tasks
- Explain what each driving step means.*
- Group sort for Alberta licences*
- Open the box* (Explain where each item fits.)
- Unjumble driving licence sentences*
Assessment/review tasks
- Speaking cards* (Explain each word or phrase.)
- Quiz show*
Reflection questions
- Has anyone got their driver’s license in Alberta or Canada? How did that go?
- How is getting a driver’s licence different here from getting a licence in your home country?
- Is driving different here? For example, are there different driving rules?
- Important links to discuss with the class:
- Driving information: https://www.alberta.ca/get-drivers-licence-steps
- Driver’s education guide (for the knowledge test): https://bit.ly/3L9lMiS.
- Country exemption program: https://www.alberta.ca/exchange-non-alberta-licences.aspx
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