π Welcome to Our English Adventure!
π³πΏ Exploring New Zealand – A Class Journey ✈️ππ♀️
π Today’s Goal: Learn about the culture, geography, and lifestyle of New Zealand while practicing our English skills.
⏱ Time: 1 Hour
π§π« Teacher: Ms. Lopez
π Portfolio Reminder: Save your work or email it to mslopezclasses@gmail.com
π² 1. WARM-UP GAME: “New Zealand Quick Facts Quiz!” (10 mins)
Try to guess the correct answer from each question. WRITE YOUR FULL NAME AND CLASS (902 or 903)
https://quizizz.com/join?gc=27049940
π§ 2. LISTENING ACTIVITY: “10 days in New Zealand the Ultimate Itinerary”
π₯ Watch this short video:
π https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYeHIIsRpbA (fun, animated, and informative!)
π€ Portfolio Task: Answer these questions in your portfolio:
- Itinerary Overview: List the main destinations visited during the 10-day trip in New Zealand as mentioned in the video.
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Activities Highlight: Describe two specific activities or experiences the traveler engaged in during the trip.
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Cultural Insights: What cultural or historical sites were highlighted in the itinerary? Provide details about one of them.
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Travel Tips: Mention one travel tip or recommendation provided in the video for those planning a trip to New Zealand.
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Personal Reflection: After watching the video, which part of the itinerary interests you the most and why?
✍️ 3. WRITING: “Postcard from New Zealand”
Imagine you visited New Zealand. Write a postcard to a friend or family member.
Include:
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Where you are (city or place in NZ)
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What you saw or did (describe activities like visiting mountains, beaches, or cities)
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How you feel
Example starter:
Dear Mom,
Greetings from Queenstown! Today I went bungee jumping and visited a MΔori village…
π© Keep a decorated version in your portfolio!
✅ Exit Ticket
On a piece of paper or your portfolio, answer:
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What did you enjoy the most about today’s class?
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One new thing you learned about New Zealand?
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One word you remember in MΔori?
π BONUS TASK: “MΔori Words ”
π§ Listen to the pronunciation of the numbers from 1 to ten in MΔori language.
π https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7MYAmq_mCg
π£ Repeat after the video and practice
π Mini speaking challenge: Record yourself saying five (5) MΔori numberswith the correct pronunciation. Record and audio and send it to the whatsapp group