MY VISIT TO LONDONMY VISIT TO LONDON

A webquest for Bilingual Secretarial Third Year Students A webquest for Bilingual Secretarial Third Year Students

Subject: Literature for ESLSubject: Literature for ESL

Level: IntermediateLevel: Intermediate

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Miriam de Castellanos Miriam de Castellanos

E-mail: luzmiriamcastellanos@yahoo.comE-mail: luzmiriamcastellanos@yahoo.com

TaskIntroduction

Process Evaluation

Conclusion

Teacher’s Page Resources

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION Do you know where London is? London is the capital of Do you know where London is? London is the capital of

England. London is the biggest city in Britain and one of theEngland. London is the biggest city in Britain and one of the

most important cities of the world. Did you know that most important cities of the world. Did you know that

Charles Dickens, was a famous English writer who wrote Charles Dickens, was a famous English writer who wrote

the story of “Oliver Twist”? Dickens spent most of his life in the story of “Oliver Twist”? Dickens spent most of his life in

London. He wrote about the lives of poor and rich people.London. He wrote about the lives of poor and rich people.

In the 1830s London was no place to be for a hungry child.In the 1830s London was no place to be for a hungry child.

Charles Dickens chose London as the setting of the story inCharles Dickens chose London as the setting of the story in

“ “Oliver Twist”. So, let´s travel to find out more about this Oliver Twist”. So, let´s travel to find out more about this

interesting country and learn a lot. I hope that at the endinteresting country and learn a lot. I hope that at the end

of your tour you have an idea of how London is now and of your tour you have an idea of how London is now and

how it was in Dickens” time and get previous facts about thehow it was in Dickens” time and get previous facts about the

story. Are you ready? Don´t forget your passport and your story. Are you ready? Don´t forget your passport and your

video camera ! video camera !

TaskTask

You will work in a group of five. Your visit to London is You will work in a group of five. Your visit to London is to get information about London today and be able to to get information about London today and be able to compare how it is described in the story. You are also compare how it is described in the story. You are also going to get information about the life and works of going to get information about the life and works of Charles Dickens and how important he is to Britain.Charles Dickens and how important he is to Britain. You need to get a general prospective of the story of You need to get a general prospective of the story of “ “Oliver Twist”.Oliver Twist”.• Your final presentation should be done in power-point. Your final presentation should be done in power-point. • Include pictures of the places you visited. Include pictures of the places you visited. • You will visit different websites to help you get lots of information. You will visit different websites to help you get lots of information. • Explore them but keep in mind what you are looking for. Explore them but keep in mind what you are looking for. • Make use of all your creativity to enjoy doing this project. Make use of all your creativity to enjoy doing this project.

ProcessProcess Once you have decided and assigned the activities among the group, read Once you have decided and assigned the activities among the group, read

carefully the steps to follow:carefully the steps to follow: - using the websites I provided (at the bottom), find out facts about London.- using the websites I provided (at the bottom), find out facts about London. - These are some facts you should find out: History of London, the great - These are some facts you should find out: History of London, the great

fire of London, its people, population, the climate, kinds of transportation fire of London, its people, population, the climate, kinds of transportation now and before, system of government. religion, places to visit: churches, now and before, system of government. religion, places to visit: churches, castles, musuems, art galleries. theaters, parks, etc.castles, musuems, art galleries. theaters, parks, etc.

Be sure to visit these places and bring pictures to show the class. Be sure to visit these places and bring pictures to show the class.

Here are some places that you should not miss: The Tower of London, The Here are some places that you should not miss: The Tower of London, The River Thames, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Windsor Castle, Big Ben, River Thames, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Windsor Castle, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, St. James Park, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The new St. James Park, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The new Globe Theater, Dickens homes (there is one on Doughty Street, where you Globe Theater, Dickens homes (there is one on Doughty Street, where you can see his papers and writing desk) can see his papers and writing desk)

You can visit the Imax Cinema with its huge screen or you can go on the You can visit the Imax Cinema with its huge screen or you can go on the London Eye. The London Eye is a big wheel that takes you 135 metres London Eye. The London Eye is a big wheel that takes you 135 metres above London to see the whole ciiy. above London to see the whole ciiy.

http://www.streetmap.co.uk http://www.multimap.co.uk http://www.visitbritain.com http://www.londontouristboard.com/ http://www.londontown.com

Process 2Process 2

* Go to London Villages and click on the map. Look for these places * Go to London Villages and click on the map. Look for these places that are mentioned in the story: Barnet, Pentonville, that are mentioned in the story: Barnet, Pentonville, Hampstead, West Hampstead, Hendon, Soho, Chertsey, Hampstead, West Hampstead, Hendon, Soho, Chertsey, Highgate, Brentcross. Are they in the North, South, West, East or Highgate, Brentcross. Are they in the North, South, West, East or Central London?Central London?

* Go to Dickens London Page and get information to compare London * Go to Dickens London Page and get information to compare London in Dickens time with London of today. Write your findings. You can in Dickens time with London of today. Write your findings. You can use a chart.use a chart.

* In Dickens London Page get facts that describes Charles Dickens life.* In Dickens London Page get facts that describes Charles Dickens life. * In that same page click on “Oliver Twist”. Browse through the page * In that same page click on “Oliver Twist”. Browse through the page

and go exploring what´s available. and go exploring what´s available. * Read the Plot and write a short summary.* Read the Plot and write a short summary. * Write the names of the characters that appear there. * Write the names of the characters that appear there. * Go to Youtube-Broadcast Yourself and click on Oliver Twist movie. * Go to Youtube-Broadcast Yourself and click on Oliver Twist movie.

You will be able to watch part of the movie. Can you identify the You will be able to watch part of the movie. Can you identify the characters. Listen to the soundtrack. You can go on clicking to view characters. Listen to the soundtrack. You can go on clicking to view other contents. other contents.

Dickens' London Page YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

EvaluationEvaluation

You will be graded according You will be graded according to your own findings, creativity, if to your own findings, creativity, if you included the activities asked you included the activities asked for and if you followed a logical for and if you followed a logical order. The grade goes to the order. The grade goes to the whole group. Check the whole group. Check the evaluation rubric to work on the evaluation rubric to work on the good points. good points.

You will answer a self-You will answer a self-evaluation rubric at the end of evaluation rubric at the end of your group work to find out about your group work to find out about your own progress. your own progress.

60 to 70

71 to 80 81 to 100

Score

CONTENT The information required has been obtained partially

The information is complete and acceptable.

The information is complete and excellent.

Visual presentation

They haven¨t taken enough care with the presentation.

The presentation is satisfactory.

Very clear, well-structured and visual.

Oral presentation

Difficult to follow

Clear but they didn´t get the audience involved.

They captured the audience interest and prepared activities to involve them.

Cooperation with the group

Too much individual work.

Cooperation is visible.

The task is well structured and shows group work.

ConclusionConclusion

* How was your trip to London? Did you enjoy yourself? Do you think you know a * How was your trip to London? Did you enjoy yourself? Do you think you know a little bit more about London and about Charles Dickens? Are you ready to start little bit more about London and about Charles Dickens? Are you ready to start reading “Oliver Twist”?reading “Oliver Twist”?

* London is different from your country in many ways. What did you like best? * London is different from your country in many ways. What did you like best? What didn´t you like? What impressed you the most?What didn´t you like? What impressed you the most?

* What was the most important thing you learned after doing this project? Give * What was the most important thing you learned after doing this project? Give me your personal opinions by writing your answers to these questions on my Blog:me your personal opinions by writing your answers to these questions on my Blog:

espacios en literaturaespacios en literatura In case you don’t have a Google Account use this link to create one:In case you don’t have a Google Account use this link to create one: Cuentas de Google then you can use the above link (espacios en literatura)Cuentas de Google then you can use the above link (espacios en literatura) * Your opinions are very important.* Your opinions are very important.

* Perhaps you will visit London one day. Here is some advice:* Perhaps you will visit London one day. Here is some advice: - Buy a good map, - Buy a good map, - Check the internet to find out what is on.- Check the internet to find out what is on. - Remember to ask for help, people can be friendly.- Remember to ask for help, people can be friendly. - London is a great city- have fun ! - London is a great city- have fun !

Teacher’s PageTeacher’s Page

* This is for teachers who are interested in using this webquest.* This is for teachers who are interested in using this webquest. * You can adapt this webquest for ESL classrooms by choosing another * You can adapt this webquest for ESL classrooms by choosing another place as the setting of the story they will be reading.place as the setting of the story they will be reading. * Five cognitive areas are practiced. Students will make use of their * Five cognitive areas are practiced. Students will make use of their

thinking sikills, plus make use of their listening, reading, writing and thinking sikills, plus make use of their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills making it a holistic activity.speaking skills making it a holistic activity. * This webquest main objectives are that students:* This webquest main objectives are that students: - acquire previous knowledge from information and facts- acquire previous knowledge from information and facts - prepare them for the “mood” of the story- prepare them for the “mood” of the story - work collaboratively- work collaboratively - get to enjoy reading- get to enjoy reading - become aware of a great writer- become aware of a great writer - enhance motivation and creativity- enhance motivation and creativity - express their own opinion- express their own opinion - take part in their learning process- take part in their learning process - use technology in the classroom - use technology in the classroom

ResourcesResources

These are the resources I used to create this webquest.These are the resources I used to create this webquest.

- Macmillan Readers 2006 “This is London” by Philip Browse- Macmillan Readers 2006 “This is London” by Philip Browse

- Oxford Readers 2007, Short Story “Oliver Twist” by- Oxford Readers 2007, Short Story “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens.Charles Dickens.

- These Websites are trustworthy to use with students:- These Websites are trustworthy to use with students: - - www.Londontouristboard.comwww.Londontouristboard.com - - www.visitbritain.comwww.visitbritain.com - - www.londontown.comwww.londontown.com - - www.tfl.gov.ukwww.tfl.gov.uk - - www.londonnet.co.ukwww.londonnet.co.uk - - www.streetmap.co.ukwww.streetmap.co.uk - SparkNotes: Oliver Twist- SparkNotes: Oliver Twist - YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.- YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

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