TP 7
upper-intermediate B2 level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To clarify and practice using adjectives for describing landscapes, and to enable students to apply this vocabulary in speaking activities.
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide fluency practice in speaking through group discussions, where students will use descriptive vocabulary to choose and justify locations for different film genres.
Procedure (38-52 minutes)
Introduction (1 minute): Greet the students and explain that today's lesson will focus on describing different landscapes using specific vocabulary. Briefly introduce the activity: "We will start by matching some landscape vocabulary with images to help us understand and remember these terms better." Display Images (1 minute): Use the projector to display the four AI-generated landscape images on the board. Ensure each image is clearly labeled A, B, C, and D. Distribute Vocabulary Slips (1 minute): Hand out a set of vocabulary slips to each pair of students. Each slip should be in a different color and contain one of the following terms: a bare rocky ridge a deep narrow gorge a fertile wooded valley gentle rolling hills a jagged snowy peak a sheltered sandy cove a tall steep cliff Matching Activity (2-3 minutes): Instruct students to work in pairs to match each vocabulary slip with the corresponding image projected on the board. Encourage them to discuss their choices and place the slips under the correct label (A, B, C, or D) on the board. Circulate around the room to provide assistance and listen to their discussions. Class Review (1 minute): Once all pairs have placed their slips, review the matches as a class. Ask different pairs to explain their reasoning for each match. Confirm the correct answers and provide brief explanations if needed.
Introduction (1 minute): Display the AI-generated landscape images on the board (labeled A, B, C, and D) as a recap from the warmer activity. Explain that you will read a short descriptive passage that includes the vocabulary items discussed earlier. Reading Activity (4-5 minutes): Ask students to read the text and underline or note down the vocabulary items as they hear them. Descriptive Passage: "As we began our hike, we crossed a bare rocky ridge that offered a stunning view of the surroundings. Descending into a fertile wooded valley, the lush greenery was a stark contrast to the rugged rocks. We then encountered a deep narrow gorge with a river flowing at its base, flanked by tall steep cliffs. Further along, we admired the gentle rolling hills covered in wildflowers. As we climbed higher, the jagged snowy peak of the mountain came into view, a majestic sight against the clear sky. Finally, we reached a sheltered sandy cove, a perfect spot to rest and enjoy the calm waters." Comprehension Check (2-3 minutes): Ask students to work in pairs to discuss the vocabulary items they noted down. Use the following comprehension questions to check understanding: What did the hikers cross at the beginning of their hike? Describe the valley the hikers encountered. What feature was flanked by tall steep cliffs? What did the hikers see further along their hike? What was the majestic sight they saw as they climbed higher? Where did the hikers finally rest?
Introduction (1 minute): Display the descriptive passage on the board or provide printed copies for students to refer to. Explain that you will now highlight the key vocabulary items to ensure everyone understands their meaning and usage. Highlight Vocabulary (1-2 minutes): Use a highlighter or underline the vocabulary items in the text: bare rocky ridge, fertile wooded valley, deep narrow gorge, tall steep cliffs, gentle rolling hills, jagged snowy peak, and sheltered sandy cove. Ask students to locate and underline these words in their copies of the text if they have printed copies. Discussion (1-2 minutes): Briefly discuss each highlighted term with the class: Bare rocky ridge: Ask students what "bare" and "rocky" mean and why a ridge would be described this way. Fertile wooded valley: Discuss the meanings of "fertile" and "wooded," and how these words describe a valley. Deep narrow gorge: Explain "deep" and "narrow" and their significance in describing a gorge. Tall steep cliffs: Discuss "tall" and "steep," and why these adjectives are used together to describe cliffs. Gentle rolling hills: Explain "gentle" and "rolling," and how these terms describe hills. Jagged snowy peak: Discuss "jagged" and "snowy," and how they describe a mountain peak. Sheltered sandy cove: Explain "sheltered" and "sandy," and how these adjectives describe a cove.
Meaning and Form (4-5 minutes): Introduce Vocabulary: Display each vocabulary item one by one (projected or on the board): bare rocky ridge, fertile wooded valley, deep narrow gorge, tall steep cliffs, gentle rolling hills, jagged snowy peak, sheltered sandy cove. Elicit the meaning of each term from students by asking guiding questions. For example: "What do we mean by 'bare' when describing a rocky ridge?" "Why might a valley be described as 'fertile' and 'wooded'?" "What does 'narrow' tell us about the gorge?" "How do 'tall' and 'steep' describe cliffs?" "What kind of hills are 'gentle' and 'rolling'?" "What imagery does 'jagged' and 'snowy' bring to mind for a peak?" "Why is a cove 'sheltered' and 'sandy'?" Provide Definitions: After eliciting student responses, provide clear definitions and use them in example sentences. Form: Write the part of speech for each vocabulary item (all are adjectives or noun phrases) and provide example sentences to show how they are used. Pronunciation (4-5 minutes): Modeling: Pronounce each vocabulary item clearly, emphasizing any challenging sounds or stress patterns. Choral Drilling: Have the whole class repeat each item after you, focusing on correct pronunciation. Individual Drilling: Select a few students to pronounce the words individually, providing feedback as needed. Phonetic Transcriptions: Write the phonetic transcription on the board if helpful, particularly for more challenging words.
Introduction (1 minute): Explain that the students will now practice using the vocabulary in a controlled exercise to ensure they understand the meanings and can use the terms correctly. Matching Activity (4-5 minutes): Instructions: Distribute a worksheet with two exercises. The first exercise asks students to match the vocabulary items to their definitions. The second exercise involves matching the adjectives from the list to landscape features. Worksheet Content: Exercise 1: a bare rocky ridge a deep narrow gorge a fertile wooded valley gentle rolling hills a jagged snowy peak a sheltered sandy cove a tall steep cliff Match the above phrases to their definitions. Exercise 2: Match the adjectives in Exercise 1 to the landscape features: a. estuary b. field c. forest d. plain e. mountain Pair Work: Have students work in pairs to complete the worksheet. Encourage them to discuss their answers and help each other understand the vocabulary. Review and Feedback (3-4 minutes): Class Review: Go through the answers as a class, asking different pairs to share their answers and explain their choices. Provide correct answers and clarify any misunderstandings. Concept Checking: Ask a few concept-checking questions to ensure students have grasped the meanings: "What does 'bare' mean in the context of a ridge?" "Why might a valley be described as 'fertile' and 'wooded'?"
Introduction (1 minute): Explain to students that they will now use the vocabulary they have learned in a more creative and free-form activity. They will work in groups to discuss and choose locations for different film genres using the landscape vocabulary. Activity Instructions (1 minute): Display the four film genres on the board: A science fiction film set on a distant planet. A horror film set in a very isolated place. A romantic comedy set in a beautiful location. A James Bond film. Explain that each group will choose three different locations in their country for each film genre and describe them using the target vocabulary. Group Discussion (5-6 minutes): Formation: Divide the students into small groups. Task: Each group discusses and decides on the locations for the films. They should use the target vocabulary to describe the landscapes in detail. Prompt Questions: To guide the discussion, provide these questions: "Which location in our country would be suitable for a science fiction film? Why?" "What isolated place could be used for a horror film?" "Where would be an ideal setting for a romantic comedy?" "What location would fit a James Bond film?" Presentation and Feedback (2-3 minutes): Group Presentation: Each group presents their chosen locations and descriptions to the class. Class Feedback: Encourage the rest of the class to ask questions or give feedback on the presentations. Example Instructions for Students: Choose Locations: In your groups, decide on three different locations in our country for each of the following films: A science fiction film set on a distant planet. A horror film set in a very isolated place. A romantic comedy set in a beautiful location. A James Bond film. Describe Locations: Use the vocabulary we have learned to describe these locations in detail. Think about why each location is suitable for the film genre. Present to the Class: Be prepared to present your chosen locations and descriptions to the class. Explain why you chose each location and how it fits the genre. Example Prompt Questions: "Which location in our country would be suitable for a science fiction film? Why?" "What isolated place could be used for a horror film?" "Where would be an ideal setting for a romantic comedy?" "What location would fit a James Bond film?"