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Suggested Topics: GEOGRAPHY, WEATHER, PLACES IN BC/The Lower MainlandChoose topics and real world tasks based on student needs. The real world tasks and resources listed below are not exhaustive, nor are they mandatory. They are suggestions only. Resources may need to be adapted to align with CLB 3 Features of Communication. Topic: Canada’s GeographyReal World Task GoalsSuggested ResourcesCLB 3-IV: Comprehending InformationUnderstand a short, simple description of a place in Canada (e.g. to make travel plans; to decide where to live, etc.).CLB 3-IV: Sharing InformationGive a description of a city, region or tourist attraction in Canada or BC (e.g. to make travel plans; to decide where to live, etc.).A Beginning Look at CanadaLevel 2/3 Canada BinderCLB 3-IV: Comprehending InformationLocate places (i.e., provinces, territories, major cities, bodies of water and mountain ranges) in Canada/BC on a simplified map (e.g. to make travel plans, to show an inquiring friend/family member, etc.)Understand a simple brochure or website about a city, region or tourist attraction in Canada or BC (e.g. to make travel plans; to decide where to live, etc.).RealiaA Beginning Look at CanadaLevel 2/3 Canada BinderCan. Lang. Basics, Vol. C, Worksheet 9L “Vancouver’s Stanley Park”Simplified realiaCLB 3-II: Reproducing InformationCopy (Label) the names of territories and provinces on a Canada map.Copy key information about a city city, region or tourist attraction in Canada from a simple brochure, website or text. A Beginning Look at Canada; Level 2/3 Canada BinderRealiaLINC 1 Classroom Activities , pp.85-88; Canadian Language Basics, Volume A, Worksheet 1C, “Map of Canada” Vol. C, Worksheet 12B, “British Columbia”Simplified realia: : WeatherReal World Task GoalsSuggested ResourcesCLB 3-IV: Comprehending InformationUnderstand a short, simple weather report (e.g. to find out about weather in regions of Canada/BC where a family member may be living or for travel considerations; to make weekend plans, to decide what to wear on a trip to a place in Canada or BC, etc.)Canadian Concepts 3, 2nd Ed., p. 50, Listening Activity 6, “What’s the Weather Like?”Canadian English Made Easy 2, Unit 12, pp. 101 -102, “Weather Report"English Fast Forward, p.44, “Weather Report”Side by Side TV, 1A (blue) Segment 7, pp. 60-65Real weather forecast: Ss listen for low and high temperatures, etc.CLB 3-IV: Sharing InformationGive a basic description of the geography and weather of Canada/BC (e.g. to a curious friend/family member/tourist; to make travel plans, etc.) CLB 3-I: Interacting with OthersTalk about the weather as small talk in a conversation with a friend, neighbor or co-workerSide by Side 1, 3rd Ed., p.40-41; A Beginning Look at Canada, Unit 5, “The Weather in Canada” (as a source of information)A Grab Bag of Canada, p. 13, “What’s the Weather?” English Fast Forward, p. 43, “The Weather and Seasons”; Side by Side 1, pp.40-41, “How’s the Weather Today?” & “The Weather is Terrible Here!”CLB 3-III. Getting things DoneScan a weather forecast chart (i.e. in newspaper, website, cellphone) to find out weather and make plans (for weekend, travel, etc.)CLB 3-I: Interacting with OthersRead a postcard from a friend (which includes weather and/or information about a place in Canada or BC)Realia LINC 1 Classroom Activities , pp.107-110; Canadian Language Basics, Volume A, Worksheet 120-I, “Canadian Weather” (online work)LINC 1 Classroom Activities, “Four Seasons, Four Postcards,” pp. 111-114CLB 3-I: Interacting with OthersWrite a short email or postcard to a friend/family member in your first country. Include an update on the current weather. Write a simple postcard message. Include information about a place in BC/Canada and the weather. See Can Concepts 1, 2nd Ed, p.153LINC 1 Classroom Activities, “Four Seasons, Four Postcards,” pp. 111-117Topic: Places in BC/the Lower MainlandReal World Task GoalsSuggested ResourcesCLB 3-IV. Comprehending InformationUnderstand a simple description of major cities in BC/the Lower Mainland (Where it is, population, what you can do there, etc.)Understand a simple description of a place in the Lower Mainland (Where it is, What can do there, etc.)CLB 3-IV. Sharing Information-Describe one of the major cities in BC/the Lower Mainland (Where it is, population, what you can do there, etc.)-Describe a place in the Lower Mainland (Where it is, What can do there, etc.)-Talk about a vacation you took somewhere in BC or the Lower Mainland. CLB 3-III: Getting things DoneLocate places in BC/lower mainland on a simplified map. Understand BC Accomodation AdCLB 3-IV: Sharing InformationUnderstand general information about the Regions of BCDonna Bowler’s BC/Canada binder, p. 15,16For BC Tourist Regions, see p. 233Donna Bowler’s BC/Canada binder, pp.238-239Donna Bowler’s BC/Canada binder, pp.234-235CLB 3-I. Reproducing InformationCopy (Label) the names of places on a simplified map of BC/Lower Mainland.Copy key information about a city city, region or tourist attraction in Canada from a simple brochure, website or text. Donna Bowler’s BC/Canada binder, p. 15,16, 36Simplified realia, such as: Activities and Resources identify details in a listening text: numbers, places, keywords, short expressions – LINC 2 Classroom Activities pp. 71-74, “Quick Facts About Canada”Watch a youtube video about Canadian geography and listen for mention of provinces, cities and physical featuresSay the names of the provinces/territories and capital citiesDescribe the location of a province/city on a map (e.g. on the west/east coast, next to, to the north of) – A Beginning Look at CanadaAsk for and share opinions on Canadian weather – LINC 1 Classroom Activities , pp.99-101Ask for and give information about country of origin climate and temperatures – LINC 1 Classroom Activities , p.102Sing ‘O Canada’Match the provinces/territories with their abbreviationsPlay memory game to match provinces/territories with capital citiesRead a short text about Sir John A MacDonald: Stage One Outcomes, Benchmark 3, p.31; Canadian Language Basics, Volume A, Worksheet 6WCanadian Language Basics, Volume C, Units 9 and 12 has many readings and vocabulary exercises related to BCCommunity ContactsTake a field trip to a popular place in the Lower Mainland (Granville Island, Lonsdale Quay, Stanley Park, etc.).For more ideas on this topic and theme, please see downloads/linc/LCG1to5/themes.htm ;; ................
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