New York, New York!!!!!
13/07/2011
Batxillerat
Objectives:
- Revising the vocabulary related to places in town.
-Learning some cultural aspects of American culture.
-Learning some everyday habits of New Yorkers.
-Improving the reading skill.
-Learning how to scan for information.
-Learning how to plan a trip.
-Describing places and giving for and against reasons by creating their own tourist guide.
Introductory activities:
How would you travel to New York? Look at these webs and try to find the flight that fits your needs:
http://www.edreams.es/?mktportal=google&gclid=CKO__cWY_6kCFegNtAodjG4KzA
http://www.buscarvuelo.com/, http://www.viajar.com/viajes/vuelos/buscador.do
Before travelling to the city you should know some important facts. Create a box with all the information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City
How does New York look like? Have a look at this beautiful video by listening to an emblematic song!
Who is the Presidnet of the United States of America. Listen to him when being elected:
Developmental activities:
Learn about the most emblematic buildings in the city.What can you say about each building? Write a small paragraph on each building. Remember that your opinion will be taken into account when other people use your touristic guide.So try to justify your statements.
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_loc=New+York%2C+NY&cflt=landmarks
http://www.mustseenewyork.com/info.html
Explain people how to move within the city:
http://www.newyorkpass.com/subway-metrocard.aspx?aid=5&gclid=CJen79Oa_6kCFdQKfAodPytF0A
http://www.ny.com/general/
Where can people sleep? Have a look at the differents possibilities:
http://www.easytobook.com/en/united-states-of-america/new-york/new-york-hotels/
http://new-york.hotelscheap.org/
New York is a melting pot city. Help your readers to choose the appropriate restaurant;
http://nymag.com/bestofny/food/
http://www.brguesthospitality.com/restaurants?gclid=CJ7C64DEgaoCFZIo3wodm1Rf0Q
Evaluation activity:
Hand in your touristic guide.
Assignemt activity
Write a touristic guide with all the information from the links.
