English as a Second Language - Intermediate Level 2

ESLI2

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Today we are learning
about...
Conversational:
Maps
 Objectives

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

● Recognize different kinds of maps.
● Use vocabulary and expressions related to maps.
● Discuss and answer questions about maps.

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 Materials

- Please have some paper and a pencil

with you during this lesson.

- You will be expected to take notes that

will help you.

- Please use your notes to tell me what

you learned at the end of class.

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 Warm-Up How many countries have you visited?

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 Warm-up:
Analysis
Answer the question in the previous slide in a complete
sentence.

Which verb form would you use to answer?

a) Simple b) Past c) Past Participle
Which verb tense would you use?
a) Simple past b) Simple present c) Present perfect

Why does the question use this tense?

How many countries have you lived in?
Again, before you answer, think about the verb tense.

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 Simple Instructions Video

Do you know which country this is?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFOpN957p3s
(See instructions on the next slide)

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 [Teacher’s Instructions Only]
If the YouTube link provided earlier is not working, you may find
it in Google by searching ‘Can You Name This Country?’ (by
Jimmy Kimmel Live on Aug 8, 2019).

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 Why Did People Have Difficulty Recognizing Their Country?
Was The Map……
Upside down? Sideways?

Mirror image? Backwards?

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 Discussion:
Maps
Do you prefer digital or paper maps? Why?
What are the advantages of each one?
Advantages of Digital Maps Advantages of Paper Maps

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Match The Map Type To Its Name Part 1
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1. Topographical
2. Time zone
3. Political

B C

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Practice: In a group discuss and fill in the table. Part 1.
Type of map Kind of information the map shows Who uses it? For what purpose?

- mountains, elevations, forests, rivers - Land, forest surveyors

Topographical - For building roads, bridges
- To manage forestry

Political

Time Zone

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Match The Map Type To Its Name Part 2
1) Weather 2)Geological 3)Climate 4)Wind / Ocean Current

A B

C D

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Practice: In a group discuss and fill in the table. Part 2.
Type of map Kind of information the map shows Who uses it? For what purpose?

Weather

Climate

Geological

Wind / Ocean Current

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Vocabulary
WORD DEFINITION
1. ancient (adj) A. relating to, or characteristic of some revered person or thing
2. contemporary (adj) B. representing something in three dimensions
3. iconic (adj) C. celebrated, famous
4. treasure (n) D. available in electronic form; manipulable by computer
5. renowned (adj) E. very old, long past
6. 3-D (adj) F. a glass case for display; to exhibit
7. installation (n) G. existing, living in the same time; of present time, modern
8. display (n / v) H. wealth, rich materials or valuable things
9. digital (adj) I. an object placed in position or connected for use; the act of installing
10. showcase (n / v) J. to show or exhibit, to make visible

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 Activity: Map and Art Vocabulary Game

Instructions:.
1. There are 6 questions in this activity.
2. Choose the correct picture that matches the key word.
3. Make a sentence using that word to describe the picture you chose.
4. You can play this on your own after class for review.

https://view.genial.ly/64f631ca83b405001aa8d6d3

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 Practice: Video Discussion

Talking Maps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSixyshSS48
(See instructions on the next slide)
Which of our vocabulary words are featured in the video?
How were they used?

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 [Teacher’s Instructions Only]
If the YouTube link provided earlier is not working, you may find
it in Google by searching ‘Talking Maps: every map tells a story’
(by Bodleian Libraries on Oct 31, 2019).

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 Dialogue Reading:
Maps part 1
Read the dialogue with your class.

Characters: Sandra and John.

John : Excuse me. Can you help me find the Royal Ontario Museum?
Sandra : Yes, of course. Let’s look at your map.
John : Ok. I know that we are here, at this intersection. But I’m not sure if I should walk this way
or that way.
Sandra : You need to walk just two blocks in that direction. You’ll see the museum on your right.
John : Great, thank you. I’ve heard that the museum is very big. Do you have any suggestions
on what I should look at? I only have a couple of hours.
Sandra : You’re right. It is huge. There are some fantastic treasures on display in the Asian
section if you like ancient things. Right now there is also a 3-D display of Canadian
painters. It’s very interesting..
John : Wonderful. Thank you for your time and your help.

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 Dialogue Reading:
Maps part 2
Read the dialogue with your class.

Characters: Sandra and Molly .

Molly : OK, you drive and I’ll navigate.
Sandra : Alright, but give me plenty of notice if I have to turn. The traffic is so heavy.
Molly : OK, sure thing. In four blocks we’ll turn right. We should be able to see the CN Tower
straight ahead of us. It’s an iconic building. We won’t miss it.
Sandra : But, I can’t turn right because it’s a one-way street.
Molly : No problem, You should be able to turn right on the next street.
Sandra : Ok, here we go, Oh yes, I can see the tower now. How far is it?
Molly : Well according to the GPS, it’s 2 km, but it looks much closer.

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 Dialogue Comprehension:
Discuss the dialogue by answering these questions.

1. Which building were they trying to find in the first dialogue?

1. Which section can they find ancient things in?
What kind of things can they find on display there?

1. What kind of art by Canadian painters does Sandra find interesting?

2. Which building are they trying to go to in the second dialogue?

What kind of building is it?

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 Maps:
We often use maps to find out where we are or how to get to where we
are going. What kind of map do you use most often? What kind of
information does it contain?

⮚ names of streets, boulevards, highways, bridges, parks,

City map important government buildings, churches and other religious
buildings, tourist attractions, subway stations

Country map

World map

Other

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 Assignment Review
Please listen carefully to your teacher as they go over the Discovery Assignment.

Important things to remember:

• Make sure you know how to format and submit your assignment on Moodle.
• Go over any questions you have about the assignment and new words
you don’t understand.
• If you don’t know a word in English, avoid using a translation app.
• Use a learner’s dictionary https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/approximate

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 What words and
phrases did we
learn today?
Review:
Today we learned…

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 Quiz:
1. Name seven types of maps.
___________________________________ 3. After class, look at the map of your
___________________________________ hometown. Write down what type of map
___________________________________ you are using. Then describe what you
___________________________________ can find on the map.
___________________________________. ___________________________________
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2. Please make a sentence using the ___________________________________
following key words: ___________________________________
Contemporary:______________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________. ___________________________________
Renowned:_________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________. ___________________________________
Ancient:____________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________. ___________________________________
Iconic: _________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________. ___________________________________
Showcase:__________________________ ___________________________________.
___________________________________.

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 Great work!
See you next class!

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Learner Reflection
Use this reflection as a tool to help you rate your knowledge of maps.

😀 🙂 🤔
Can I... Yes (very well) Yes (with help) Not yet

recognize words associated with a variety

of maps?

describe the features and purpose of

various maps?

explain my preferences for using maps ?

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