Writing Lesson: Intro to Travel Blogs Year 3

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo lwoo, havo
• Leerjaar 3

You need:

- Stepping Stones Book B

- Pen

- Chapter plan

- Laptop

Introduction to Travel Blogs

Who is going to Normandy?

Lesson Goals

By the end of the lesson, the students can:

- Understand the importance of a travel blog.

-  Remember the main parts of a travel blog.

- Research travel in Normandy, France.

- Write a descriptive travel blog about the top five things to do in Normandy, France

Lesson Rules:

            - Laptop = class work

(put away= use paper)

NO PROFANITY=  racist, rude, or swear words

Consequence/result = write lines 

Consequences (result)

I will promote thoughtful communication and the use of respectful words to contribute to creating a more inclusive and harmonious classroom atmosphere.

4 pages by the 11th of April 2023 at 16:00 (Miss Hoppenbrouwers)

I want to know what you think this means (in written form).

Adjectives

What are adjectives?

Adjectives are words that describe nouns (people, places, things, or ideas). 

The sunset was beautiful.

The painting is colorful.

The city is vibrant.

The cake is delicious.

The party was lively.

Adjectives

Why use adjectives?

They provide extra information about the noun they describe, such as its size, color, etc. Adjectives add details to sentences, making them more interesting.

Find the adjectives in this sentence (1 min)

(write them down)

Explore the lively night markets of Vietnam, where you can find delicious street food, colorful souvenirs, and traditional crafts, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

Top 5 Things to Do in Vietnam

Adjectives Game

(2 min) 

In pairs

Take turns (30 seconds)

Step 1: Roll the dice.

Step 2: Describe the picture.

Topic: Travel

1. Visit the night market in Hoi An

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Experience Hoi An's lively night market, featuring vibrant stalls and mouthwatering street food, perfect for an enjoyable evening stroll.

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2. Enjoy a rich and creamy egg coffee at Cafe Lam Hanoi,  where you can experience the cozy and inviting atmosphere of this famous café.

3. Visit Hanoi's Train Street

4. Visit Kong: Skull Island

 Film location

5. Travel in a night bus.

                                             Travel Blog: Vietnam

                   https://wander-lush.org/vietnam-travel-guide/

Think: What are the most important parts of a travel blog? (30 sec)

Pair : Discuss with a classmate. (1 min)

Share: Your classmates answers with the class (1 min)

Strategy: scanning

How do you scan a text?

Scanning

Scanning is reading a text quickly to find specific information.

- Read quickly

- Look for keywords

(In pairs)

Travel blog: Normandy

(10 min)

Step 1: Go to Pepples

Step 2: Click on the link

Step 3:  Look for the most important parts of a travel blog.

Write your answers in Padlet: 

In pairs: 

What words are used to describe the activities in the blog?

Mind map

Task:

Write Your own travel blog

 

What: Top 5 things to do in Normandy (200- 250 words).

Where: On Padlet

How: Use pictures and descriptive words.

Time: 10 min

Extra help: Grammar videos on Pepples.

Homework

Task:

Write Your own travel blog

 

What: Top 5 things to do in Normandy (200- 250 words).

Where: padlet.com

How: Use pictures and descriptive words.

Time: 10 min

Extra help: Grammar videos on Pepples.

Feedback

In pairs (5 min)

Give feedback to your classmates.

Look for: key parts

Grammar: adjectives