In this lesson we are going to review through the idea of comparing 2 maps.

Warm up: 

Lets quickly review through some vocabulary that would be useful when describing maps :http://smartgrantist.com/maps-ielts-vocabulary-part-1/

Now lets review our vocabulary by playing the following game:  https://kahoot.it/#/

Pre-Writing: 

Have a look at the two maps below what can you say and what are the differences

Using the paddle link below work in pairs and quickly brainstorm as many ideas as you can:

https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/h4ny4b72rd00

Download the above picture into your gallery on your iPad and upload it onto thing link.com either through the app or the website (safari). Once you have done this in pairs write six sentences describing the differences between the two maps. The following questions will help you to do this:

1. What has been added to the map ?
2. What has been removed from the map?
3. What has been replaced on the map?
4. What has been extended or increased?
5. What is the biggest change that you can see on the map?

Share your ideas with the class !!!!!

Writing Task: 

Using an app of your choice independently write a three paragraph essay describing the changes that you can see in the map shown below:

After you have completed your essay swap essays with a  peer and use the following check list

1. Does the essay have 3 paragraphs (introduction, body and conclusion) ?
2. Does the essay tell you what the maps show ?
3. Does the essay mention what the major change is?
4. Does the essay talk about the major changes?

Save your essay as a PDF and email it to: philip.elwell@aths.ac.ae

Please make sure that you write your name on your completed piece of work.

Please note that on Sunday I will be giving you a quiz on describing two maps