Introduction
This lesson is about the countryside and, in particular, National Parks and rural tourist attractions in the UK. Students begin by comparing a picture of a UK landscape to familiar landscapes, then think about the role of national parks. They watch a video and learn some information about UK national parks, then read texts about four different countryside attractions in the UK. They can finish by reseaching and writing a text about a local or UK-based countryside attraction. Suggestions are made for a potential project.
Teachers can use either a presentation or student worksheet for this lesson. They will also need copies of the four reading texts for Task 3 (1 x four students).
Learning outcomes:
- Use vocabulary related to describing landscapes
- Explain the function of national parks and give some facts about national parks in the UK
- Identify specific details in a spoken text about national parks in the UK
- Identify specific details in a written text about a countryside attraction in the UK
- Write a text about a countryside attraction
Age and level:
13-17, Adults (B1+)
Time:
55-70 minutes + optional extension activity
Materials:
The materials can be downloaded below.
- Lesson plan
- Presentation OR
- Student worksheet
- Task 3 texts (1 x 4 students)
In addition, it will be useful if teachers have photos of unfamiliar landscapes (e.g. peat bogs, heaths and moors) and photos of Loch Ness, Giant's Causeway, Powis Castle, Stonehenge (optional)