TP 8. Writing
CELTA, B2 level
Materials
Main Aims
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To introduce and provide practice of writing an advice leaflet in the context of travel.
Subsidiary Aims
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To practice reading for gist in the context of travel.
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To develop students’ understanding of the meaning, form, and appropriacy of phrases to give advice in the context of travel.
Procedure (40-45 minutes)
T. shares slide #1 with three questions: Do you know what solo travel is? Have you ever traveled solo? If yes, what was it like? / If you no, would you like to try? T. provides a demonstration. T. nominates 2 Ss. to share their ideas.
T. shares a Google form and asks Ss. to read the text and choose the best summary. T. sets the time 2 mins. OCF.
T. draws Ss' attention to the text again (slide #3) and confirms the topic, the structure, the audience, and the style of the text. S. answer the questions. T. shows slide #4 with useful vocabulary and confirms the meaning and the form asking CCQs where necessary (check form only with semi-fixed phrases).
T. shares slide #5 and tells Ss to think about 4-5 pieces of advice they'd give to a tourist who has never been to their hometown. T. tells them to take some notes on what they want to write about
T. sets the time (15 minutes). Ss. write.
T. tells Ss. to exchange their texts and review them answering the questions: Is it structured/organized well? Is there an introduction? Are there any paragraphs? Is it easy to read? Are there many errors? Would you travel to these places?
T. gives content feedback. Ss shares some ideas. T. provides DEC.