Lesson 1
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Let’s be safe • • •
Revises instructions to avoid risky situations. Plans how to write instructions. Writes instructions to avoid risky situations.
What are some dangerous things that can happen to you at an ecological park or similar place? 1.
Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and the poster of the ecological park of Celestun. Describe the pictures. Then, discuss the questions with your class.
Pairs
WELCOME TO CELESTUN
This is a Special Reserve of the Ria Celestun Biosphere. At the Jaltun stop Take the boat to different parts of the Ria and visit : The Pink Caribbean Flamencos Sanctuary The Mangroves of Dzinitun The Baldiosera Springs
Rules are for your safety! • Keep your hands inside the boat at all times. • Do not feed the birds. • Do not jump out of the boat when landing. • Walk carefully on the way to the springs. • Do not jump into the springs to swim. • Use plenty of mosquito repellent. • Wear a hat to protect your face from the sun.
• Have you ever been to an ecological park? • What was it like? • Did anything happen to you or your family members?
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Work in pairs. Read the poster and discuss the questions. Write your ideas in your notebooks. Then, share your ideas with another pair, do you agree? How did you come up with your answers?
Pairs
1. Why is the title bigger? 2. Why is the description in bold? 3. Why are the rules in red?
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In groups, read the following statements and discuss your opinions. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Group
The purpose of this poster is to attract people who are driving along the road. The safety rules are there so that you don’t hurt yourself. The places you can visit are very dangerous. When people read the poster, they won’t want to visit the park.
Writes instructions to avoid a risky situation.