Places in my community - Boquete / Use of the simple present tense by Minerva Caballero

Opening Activity

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Watch this video to learn more about the vibrant community of Boquete. Discover our beautiful landscapes, local culture, and what makes our town special.
While watching the video about Boquete identify and mention the places you know or recognize.

BOQUETE

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Boquete is a small town in western Panama, near the border with Costa Rica. It is surrounded by green mountains and has a nice, cool climate. People love Boquete for its beautiful scenery and friendly atmosphere.

This town is famous for growing some of the best coffee in the world on its coffee farms. You can explore local markets, parks, and do fun activities like hiking and zip-lining.

The main street has colorful shops and cozy cafes where you can hang out. Boquete is a lively place where everyone knows each other and enjoys their culture and nature.

Activity #2: Complete the following worksheet about common places in a community. (Peer activity)

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In pairs match the pictures provided with their correct names. After finishing the matching activity, discuss with your partner your favorite place in Boquete. Share why this place stands out to you and any interesting facts.

Activity #1 : Individually develop the following worksheet

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First, answer the question. Following this, draw or paste pictures about your favorite place. Finally, using the present simple tense; write a short paragraph describing the place in detail.

Activity # 3: Writing skills

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Write 5 sentences using present simple tense.

Closing Activity. Speaking skills

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Let's discuss what we learned about Boquete. Each student should participate at least once.

Oral Presentation

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In groups of 4 students, prepare a visual aid showcasing your favorite places in Boquete.

Create a visually appealing presentation (could be a poster, slideshow, or any visual medium) highlighting your favorite places in Boquete.
Include general aspects of each place, such as its location within Boquete.
Explain why each place is your favorite and why you recommend visiting it.

Be prepared to present your visual aid to the class, explaining each place and its significance.
At least 5 minutes presentation

Waterfalls

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Canopy

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Flower and Coffee Fair

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Central park

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Ecopark

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Writing task

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Write two senteces with each word. Use the simple present tense.

Supermarket

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Write a paragraph about your community using at least five of the vocabulary words from the lesson. Describe what you can see, do, and enjoy there.

Common places in a community

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General Objective

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During this lesson, students will be able to describe familiar places in their community using vocabulary related to locations, while correctly using the simple present tense in their sentences.

Learning objectives

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Students will be able to identify new vocabulary related to places in Boquete and pronounce them accurately.
Students will be able to describe key vocabulary and their significance.
Students will be able to use correctly the simple present tense in complete sentences.

Self-assessment rubric

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Peer-assessment Rubric

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Teacher assessment

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Be prepare for your oral presentation.

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