Reading - 5 Things To Do In Sydney - Free Off2Class Lesson Plan

5 Things to do in Sydney – This lesson is also focused on tourism but it introduces more new vocabulary. After reading about Sydney, students will have the opportunity to talk about their own cities and give recommendations to visitors. This lesson is fun for students and teachers alike.

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1. Five Things To Do In Sydney Off2Class Lesson Plan ESL Lesson Plan © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
2. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. Thank you for downloading your FREE Off2Class lesson plan! This teacher-led lesson plan is designed using the communicative approach - perfect for teaching students online or in any screen-enabled classroom. To access the Teacher Notes and Answer Key, or to assign homework, click here to set up your FREE Off2class account. Don’t forget to join the discussion on Facebook to get access to other great tools for online ESL instruction.
3. Which city? Where can you find these famous landmarks? Space Needle Rialto Bridge Santa Maria del Fiore Taj Mahal © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
4. What about your city? Answer these questions about your town or city. Does your city have a building that is world-famous? Where do locals go, but the tourists never visit? What is the number one tourist attraction in your town? Does your city have a street that everyone knows? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
5. Sydney, Australia, held the Summer Olympics in 1956 and 2000. 30% of Sydney’s population was born outside Australia. Sydney Harbour Bridge is called the coat hanger by people who live there. Sydney receives twice as much rain each year as London. More than 500 koalas live in Hyde Park, in the center of Sydney. Which facts are true? Two of these statements are false. Can you identify them? koala © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
6. Aborigines have lived in the Sydney region for more than 30,000 years. However, the city is modern. Sydney A B C D What words describe Sydney? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
7. Getting around Sydney is easy. Getting around The train system is modern, but it does not serve all of the city. Sydney buses are modern and have air-conditioning. Ferries are a relaxing way to see Sydney. You can use an Opal card to catch the bus, train or ferry. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
8. iconic: relating to a person or thing that is a symbol I live in Sydney, Australia. A lot of tourists come here each year. Most people like to visit Australia between December and March because the weather is hot during those months. Here are four things you can do if you visit my city. See the famous Opera House Sydney Opera House is an iconic building. When people think of Sydney, they think of the Opera House. The Opera House opened in 1973. Millions of people visit it every year. Some people go to the theaters and concert halls while others prefer to visit the bars and restaurants. From the Opera House, you have an incredible view of the city, including a view of the next place on my list... 5 10 Things to do in Sydney © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
9. Which months are the busiest for tourism? When did the Opera House open? What can you do at the Opera House? Why do you think that the Opera House has become an iconic building? What do you remember? Answer the questions about the text. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
10. centerpiece: the focus of attention explode: burst get stuck on something: to spend a lot of time on a form of public transportation, like a train, bus, metro, etc. Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge You probably know Sydney Harbour Bridge. Many people know it because it is the centerpiece of Sydney’s New Year’s Eve firework display. On the final day of each year, millions of people watch Sydney Harbour Bridge explode in color and sound. But it’s not all fun. Sydney Harbour Bridge gets a lot of traffic. It might look beautiful, but most days people get stuck on it for half an hour as they come and go from work in their cars! But why drive when you can climb? Bridge Climb organizes tours every day of the year. You climb to the top of the bridge. The tour takes about two hours, and the view from the top is incredible! 5 10 Things to do in Sydney © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
11. More questions Discuss these statements. Look at the spelling of harbour. If you use North American English, how would you spell this word? Are there bridges in your city? Are they for trains, cars, and pedestrians? What happens in your city on New Year’s Eve? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
12. quay: a platform for loading and unloading ships spend: to pass time doing something or pass time in a place Take the ferry to Manly Beach You should definitely take a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Beach. The slow ferry takes about 40 minutes, and the ride is spectacular! You will see a lot of the harbor, with its beaches and parks. It’s one of the world’s most beautiful rides, and it’s cheap too! Manly Beach is one of the longest and widest beaches in Sydney. Many people know Bondi Beach, but Manly is a better beach for tourists. There aren’t many big waves at Manly. It’s a safe place to swim. You can spend a whole day at Manly. There is a nice shopping area, and there are some good cafes. 5 10 Things to do in Sydney ferry © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
13. According to the text, which two statements are true? There are beaches and parks in the harbor. Not many people have heard of Bondi Beach. There isn’t much to see in Manly. It takes about 40 minutes to travel between Circular Quay and Manly Beach. Manly isn’t a suitable beach for tourists because there are big waves. Multiple choice Read the question and all answer options carefully. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
14. bay: an area of coast where the land curves in Eat fish and chips at Watson’s Bay You can take a ferry from Manly to Watson’s Bay. You will see more of the beautiful harbor. When you arrive at Watson’s Bay, you have another incredible view of the city. This is a great place to eat fish and chips. There is a large park too. You can sit and eat and watch the sunset. After the sunset, take the ferry back from Watson’s Bay to the city. 5 10 Things to do in Sydney bay In North America, people might refer to fish and chips as fried fish and fries, or fish fry. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
15. What does each picture have to do with the text? How did you do? A B D E C © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
16. If I come to your city? I am coming to spend two days in your city. What can I see that is beautiful? What can I do that is relaxing? What can I eat that is delicious? What can I do that is fun? How can I get around? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.