Lesson Plan: America

Lesson Level:    Senior                    Duration:  45 Minutes

Lesson Title:     America

Grammar and Vocabulary

Names of various tourist attractions and places in America

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Lesson Objectives

 Students will answer questions in a quiz about America, and discuss various aspects of visiting America.

Materials Required

This lesson is designed to use the Practical Oral English: Senior 2 Spring Semester textbook. See note 1 for how to work without it. 

Preparation

Ensure students have access to books. They may share but every student needs to be able to see it,

 Procedure

1  Write lesson title “America” on the board.

Explain that the title in the book is “Land of Diversity”

Put students into groups of four. Ensure they each group has a pen and paper.

2 Read the introduction to Unit 9 to the class.

Give students two minutes to discuss and respond to the question. “Do you agree or disagree with this introduction? Do you think it is a fair description of America? Why?

Monitor and assist during the discussion.

Get feedback from 4 to 6 groups. 

3

Tell students we will now do a quiz about America. There are ten questions. They must discuss them and write down the answers.

Read the following questions out slowly and clearly, leaving about half a minute between them for students to discuss and answer.

i/ How many states are there in the USA? (    50)

ii/ On which date do Americans celebrate Independence Day      (4^th July)

iii/ Who is the current US president?      (Donald Trump, as at May 2018)

iv/ Who was the first American President?      (George Washington)

v/ Who was the first man to walk on the moon?    (Neil Armstrong)

vi/   What is the official home of the United States president?                                  (The White House)

vii/ What is the capital city of the USA?                    (Washington DC)

viii/ In which city can you find the Empire State Building?       (New York)

ix/ How many stripes are there on the American flag?      (13)

x/   Which explorer discovered America?   

(Christopher Columbus but accept Lief Erikson)

4  Read questions again and elicit answers. Students mark own quiz.

Check scores.

5.

Students read the dialogue on page 48 and identify which pictures are places that are mentioned.

Get two students to read it aloud and check understanding.

Elicit the locations of the other three pictures. (Niagara, Las Vegas and New York Statue of Liberty)

6

Identify the pictures on page 51. (Barack Obama, Independence Day (movie) and Moon Landing)

Tell groups to discuss the three questions on page 51.

Monitor and assist.

7

Obtain feedback from groups with most interesting answers.

Notes

If the book is not available the materials may be reconstructed and printed as follows

Introduction Text

People from all over the world are diverse. Diversity is being different. This means people from all over the world are very different. It is good to be different. This defines us as individuals.

Countries are all different in many ways. This unit will focus on the USA because it is very diverse. In America, diversity is valued. People are accepted for who they are and are not judge by the colour of their skin. Severe punishment is given to those who are found to be racist. Many people like to apply for citizenship and move to America to make a life there because of the freedom and acceptance.

Dialogue

Andrew: Hi Mark, it's me Andrew.

Mark: Hi Andrew, how's touring America going?

Andrew: Oh wow, it's amazing. You should be here.

Mark: Yes, I can imagine. I wish I was there to. Where are you now?

Andrew: At the moment I am in California. It's so beautiful here.

Mark: What have you been doing in California?

Andrew:  I have been to Disneyland. That was fantastic. So fantastic.

Mark: Really?

Andrew: I have also seen the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It’s

huge.

Mark: Wow. Sounds fantastic. What are you doing there now?

Andrew: Now I am relaxing with a few people on the beach in L.A

Mark: Lucky you. I wish I was on the beach right now.

Andrew: Oh sorry to hear that. You must come out here. I'm here for

another month. Can you take a few weeks off work to join me?

Mark: I am not sure, I will ask my boss and let you know in the next few

days. Have fun. Hope to see you soon. Bye.

Pictures required

Niagara, Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood sign, Statue of Liberty, Las Vegas, Disneyland

Barack Obama, A still from Independence Day, The moon landing. 

Discussion Questions

Which famous American would you like to meet? Why?
Which American movie do you like best? Why
Can you think of an event in American history? Why is it important?