Everest Expeditions
A2 level
Description
Main Aims
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To provide gist, detailed and scan reading practice using a text about Everest Expeditions in the context of Journeys.
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide speaking practice in the context of creating a story.
Procedure (19-29 minutes)
T wants to go on a journey. T asks Ss where they like to go. T can show the picture of a volcano or a rainforest, and asks Ss what we need If we want to go there. e.g., a tent, flashlight, GPS and etc.
T pre-teaches the blocking words. T shows some pictures and elicits the meaning from Ss. T lets Ss take guesses. MPF. After MPF T asks Ss to repeat the words. Then, T asks some CCQs in order to make sure Ss understood the meaning of the words.
T writes down 2 T or F questions and Ss should read the text and answer. Ss should skim the text. After giving the instructions, T asks ICQs: Are you going to mark the sentences T or F? Are you going to read the text in details? How much time do you have?
After reading the text for the first time, Ss should read the text for the 2nd time and put the sentences in the exercise in the correct order. T asks ICQs: Are you going to put the sentences in order? Are you going to read the details? After reading the text and answering the questions, T can put Ss in pairs and Ss can check their answers with each other.
T will show 3 pictures and Ss need to create a story related to that (In- pairs). Ss should use the vocabulary they have learned. Then, they should share their stories with the class.