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1. Warm Weather
2. Good food
3. Somewhere new
4. Friendly people
5. Indoor and outdoor activites

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beach
palm trees
food
ocean
fun

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1. Cool places to eat
2. Hot boys
3. Water slides
4. Softball Games
5. THE OCEAN :)

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1. Stuff to do outside
2. Stuff to do inside (in case the weather is sucky)
3. Can I bring my dog?
4. Will I be able to get away from my parents and siblings?
5. Pretty scenery.

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1. Warmer Climate
2. Shopping/Commercial hotspots
3. Historical architecture
4. Eclectic Food
5. Safety/Modern conveniences

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1. Milder climate
2. Interesting sites to see/ Scenic views
3. Good food
4. Safe
5. Interesting culture

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1. Interesting places to visit
2. Safety
3. Nice, affordable hotel
4. Good food
5. Nice weather

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1. Colder climate
2. Interesting but good food
3. Museums or art galleries
4. Cool scenery
5. Friendly locals

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1. Tropical location
2. Cool local culture
3.  Good food
4. Warm weather
5. English speaking natives

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1. Ocean view
2. Great local food
3. Sunny weather
4. Shopping
5. Driving distance

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1. Warm
2. Safe
3. Interesting
4. museums
5. culture

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Day 1: Introduce mini-unit, and then brainstorm and develop your vacation location criteria.

Day 2: Research locations that meet your criteria. Find information about each location (you've picked out 2-3 locations). Learn as much as you can about your locations. Record 3-5 interesting facts and details about each location.

Day 3: Write a description of each location (1 paragraph each). Include why you chose it, what kind of place it is (environment/scenery), pros and cons of the location, and activities that you're interested in participating in while you're there.

Day 4. Choose your favorite location and write an outline for a one-page persuasive essay. Your purpose is to convince your classmates to join you on your vacation. You should develop a thesis statements, two main points/reasons why your classmates should go with you to this location, and 2 sub-points for each main point.

Day 5. Begin developing your rough draft. Over the weekend, finish your essay and we will peer-edit on the following Monday.

Day 6: Your 1-page persuasive essays are due.

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1. Plethora of museums and attractions
2. Spanish, German, or English languages spoken
3. Mild climate- preferably on the colder side
4. Cool buildings and architecture
5. Local culture

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What features do you look for in a vacation spot?

Brainstorming Activity:

1. Press the small "PLUS" button on the lower right-hand corner of your screen.

2. Write your name in the "Title" box and use the text box below to write 5-7 criteria that if met, would result in your ideal vacation spots. Your post will show up on the screen and we will discuss them as a class.

3. Begin thinking about what locations match the criteria you have set.