The Magna Carta towns are places that, 800 years ago, were the most important cities in England. They have important historical connections with the Magna Carta. This lesson has a variety of texts: ‘spot the error’, a quiz, a multiple matching activity and role play information cards. It finishes with an optional writing activity, which can be set for homework.
Topic: The English towns associated with the Magna Carta
Level: B1/B2
Time: 60–90 mins (plus 30 minutes if writing task 5 is completed in class)
Aims:
- To develop students’ ability to read a variety of text styles
- To develop students’ ability to talk/write about holiday itineraries
- To develop students’ interest in English places and history
