The objective
To plan a road trip itinerary using a roadmap in a multi-lingual class
The language
First or Second Conditionals: If they go... or If they went...
Present simple: It´s...Have/has: They have...
Past simple: I went there...years ago.
Modals: They should..., They could..., They can...
Conditionals: If they visit X, they will see Y.
Adjectives: beautiful/interesting/fun/boring/etc.
The set-up
Ask learners to bring in maps of their home-countries which include large and small cities and major roads the day before class. They can print them off the internet. Or, if you are up for it, you can do it yourself. In either case, you´ll need to think how to pair off students. Here are two alternatives. You could:choose groups and ask each group to decide on just one country (a different day, another?) or, choose groups where everyone is from the same country (uneven numbers okay)
The low-down
Tell the class that you´re thinking about your plans for the next holiday and would like the class to plan a road trip for you in order to inform your decision (it doesn´t matter if you don´t actually go). First, ask them to decide what information they need to know about your trip (for example, budget, interests, time, etc.). Randomly call on groups/pairs to ask you questions (if they need to, give them time to prepare the questions beforehand). Answer the questions (make sure you´ve prepared your answers) until everyone is satisfied they have enough information to begin planning. Now ask them to plan the route, including stops and what you can do or see.
Now what?
When they´ve finished. Ask them to present their ideas to the rest of the class. Then ask the class to comment on one thing that sounded interesting to them for each presentation.
Time to teach
Ask groups to come up with a summary of different ways we (choose one or all):make suggestions make plans agree/disagree
More talk-time
What was the last road trip you took? Where did you go?Do you like taking road trips?What do you do in the car on long road trips?
2 comments:
Will use this in my class today. Thank you...sounds like an excellent lesson plan
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