Lesson 1: Introduction to Great Britain/London

Group A (V3A, V3B, V3C, V3D): Tuesday, April 9th - Friday, April 12th 2024
Group B (G3A, V3E, V3F, V3G, V3H / H3A, H3B, H3C, H3D, H3E
Tuesday, April 16th - Friday, April 19th
LONDON!
LONDON!
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In deze les zitten 27 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 3 videos.

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Group A (V3A, V3B, V3C, V3D): Tuesday, April 9th - Friday, April 12th 2024
Group B (G3A, V3E, V3F, V3G, V3H / H3A, H3B, H3C, H3D, H3E
Tuesday, April 16th - Friday, April 19th
LONDON!
LONDON!

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Today's goals
At the end of this lesson, you will know:

- A little more about London and the UK
- What is expected of you the coming weeks at school
- What is expected of you in London
- What is expected of you after London

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Today

  • Introduction to London excursion
  • Brief explanation of London interviews

Goal

At the end of this lesson, you will know:

- A little more about London and the UK
- What is expected of you the coming weeks at school
- What is expected of you in London
- What is expected of you after London


Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Upcoming weeks
Preparation for London excursion
  • Teacher: Lessons about London/the UK, the Royal family, sports/music/fashion/food/events, public transport in London, British pronunciation, education system

  • Students: Prepare London interviews

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

London interviews
Goal: Students prepare and conduct interviews with local Londoners about a a cultural topic of choice related to the UK or London and make a video of the interviews.
A Speaking/Listening grade will be given (counts 2x)

Final product notes & requirements
o Every group member asks at least 3 interview questions related to the topic of choice and reacts naturally to the answers.
o Interviewer (student) and/or interviewee (Londoner) should be visible on the video.  If the Londoner does not want to be filmed, just film yourself asking the questions
o Try to make it as engaging and fun to watch as possible.  Take some photos of things in London related to your topic and incorporate them in your video.  Be creative!
o Videos will be presented in class after the May vacation.
At school/in class (before London)
1. Several lessons about aspects of British culture
2. Form groups of 2-3 students
3. Each group picks a topic that will be used as the basis for the interviews in London (topic must be approved)
4. Each group prepares a short introduction video to the topic. The video should be around 1 minute (20-30 seconds of speaking time per person). The video and script must be handed in before leaving for London.
4. Investigate topic in class using different sources
5. Groups write at least 10 interview questions about the topic of choice (interview questions must be approved)
6. Practice interviews at school
In London
7. Groups carry out and record/film full interviews about the chosen topic with 2-3 (English-speaking) people in London during free time
Back at school/at home (after London)
8.  Edit the video material and turn in via Teams




Slide 5 - Tekstslide

What do you already know about London and the UK?

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

True or false...
The United Kingdom and
England are the same
A
True
B
False

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

Can you name the four countries
that make up the UK?

Slide 9 - Open vraag

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

What is the capital of England?
A
London
B
Edinburgh
C
Cardiff
D
Belfast

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Before we zoom in on London, note 2-3 words that come to mind when you think of the United Kingdom/Great Britain...

Slide 13 - Woordweb

What about British stereotypes?
Can you name any?
(Ex. The Brits love to drink tea)

Slide 14 - Woordweb

Have you ever been to London?
YES
NO
NO, but I have been to England or somewhere else in the UK

Slide 15 - Poll

How different do you expect London to be than Hilversum?
VERY DIFFERENT
A BIT DIFFERENT
NOT DIFFERENT AT ALL

Slide 16 - Poll

What do you think will be very different in London?

Slide 17 - Open vraag

What do you think the population of Hilversum is? What about London?
(two answers)

Slide 18 - Open vraag

The 4-minute video on the next
slide will start getting you ready
for a trip you won't forget!

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Slide 20 - Video

What are you most excited about for the upcoming trip to London?

Slide 21 - Open vraag

Quick research: 5 minutes

  1. Pick a topic that interests you from the list on the right
  2. Quickly research something online related to that topic and find a minimum of two pieces of information
  3. Note this information and be ready to share an image and some text (in English) on the next slide
  4. You will share what you found with the class as well

Tip: search news articles, social media, YouTube, travel blogs, tourism,... websites to get started.
Possible topics: 

- food & drinks
- royalty and the Royal family
- diversity and demographics (“The world in one city” / “melting pot”)
- Typical London things (telephone booths, double decker buses, black cabs, etc.)
- architecture and famous landmarks
- religious history, role of the church in London life
- shopping, fashion, and lifestyle

...or anything else you can think of that interests you! Possible options include the music industry, London celebrities, history, football clubs, modern life, etc.

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

Example - typical English breakfast
Fried eggs, sausages, bacon, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, toast and baked beans!
Often accompanied with tea or coffee.

Slide 23 - Tekstslide

Write down your topic, paste your image and text
here and be ready to briefly share your findings
with the class (in English!). Image must first be
saved on your laptop before uploading here.
timer
5:00

Slide 24 - Open vraag

On the next slides, extra videos
about London

Slide 25 - Tekstslide

Slide 26 - Video

Slide 27 - Video