Learn the names of some landmarks you will see in most Canadian cities
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | Discuss some common landmarks in Canadian cities. |
| 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 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 common city landmarks. 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 cities by learning the names for some major landmarks. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students can identify types of common city landmarks. Students understand the purpose of these institutions and other spaces. Students discuss their personal feelings about living in their new city. |
| 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 major landmarks you will see in most Canadian cities.
- What is a landmark?
- Can you name any landmarks in your city?
Skill-building activities
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- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Talking about your city* 🎥 (Review the vocabulary in this short video.)
- Let’s listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Ask students to pay attention to the pronunciation and meaning of the words.)
Skill-using tasks
Assessment/review tasks
- Vocabulary quiz*
- Spin the wheel* (Tell us what you know about each landmark in your own words.)
Reflection questions
- Have you visited any of your new city’s landmarks? Which ones? Why did you go there?
- What did you know about your new city before you moved here?
- Why did you choose to come to your new city (or did you choose)?
- What do you like about your new city?
- What don’t you like about your new city?
- What are some important landmarks in the place your come from?
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