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Map
Activity
Objectives:
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The
learner will write directions from a starting point to a destination
using a map and ads from the Yellow Pages |
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The learner will
define the following terms using total body response or through the use
of random objects: "right-hand," "left-hand,"
"merge," "bear to the right/left,"
"continue," "upper," "lower," "next
to," "between," "below," "above,"
"inside," "outside," "across
(from,)" |
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The
learner will convert the cardinal numbers 1-20 to their ordinal
equivalent. |
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The learner will write directions given
orally. |
Duration:
4 hours
Materials:
Activities:
High-Beginning and Low-Intermediate
Learners:
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Teacher reviews structure of commands,
highlighting differences between simple declarative sentences and imperative
forms using same verb and object.
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Teacher reviews map activity, part 2, Oxford Picture Dictionary, p. 107
and vocabulary (i.e.,
"block, "tracks," "U-turn," etc.).
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Teacher introduces and defines lesson
vocabulary. Students demonstrate comprehension through use of total body
response and correct placement of random objects relative to each other.
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Teacher
distributes Roanoke Valley maps; learners choose one origin and one
destination from an envelope.
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Learners
locate their origins and destinations on their maps and write directions
using lesson vocabulary and proper command (imperative) format.
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Teacher
assigns pairs, learners take turns giving directions and plotting directions
on maps. Learners collaborate to make corrections as needed.
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Three
learners volunteer to give directions to the class; class traces each
route.
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Teacher
distributes Map Activity Dialogue sheet. Teacher models dialogue by
selecting learners to take turns reading from each part. Learners review
vocabulary.
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Teacher
distributes copies of Yellow Pages business ads. Learners choose two
locations, finding directions from one to the other and including them in a dialogue
of their own.
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Learners
choose a partner, practice the dialogue, then perform it for the class.
Learners giving directions reveal the names of the businesses they chose;
whole class follows each route on their maps.
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Each learner pair checks their directions with
those provided by Yahoo!Maps. Whole class compares, discusses the
results.
High-Intermediate Learners:
Objectives:
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The learner will perform self assessment of
irregular verbs.
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The learner will use irregular verbs in
written and spoken sentences.
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The learner will read and comment on a current
newspaper article (see
article and worksheet).
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Activities:
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Learners continue with ongoing independent
self-assessment using
Irregular Verb Page and
Irregular Verb Jeopardy, as described in
Introduction
to Computers and Computer Vocabulary (30-60 minutes each evening).
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Learners read complete
newspaper article questions from previous class; teacher guides
discussion.
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Learners assist high-beginning and low-intermediate
learners with map activity.
Assessment:
High-Beginning and Low-Intermediate
Learners:
Teacher monitors verbal and written responses of individual students.
High-Intermediate Learners:
Teacher observes learner progress,
making note of problem areas and providing correction and additional
practice as required.
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