Lesson 3
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Distinguishes and expresses similar and different natural aspects and cultural expressions between Mexico and other countries. Writes sentences with descriptions and comparisons.
What things do you like about culture? What things do you like about nature? 1.
Which archeological sites have you visited? Do you find them interesting? Why? Why not? Discuss with the whole group.
2.
Look at this diagram. Discuss in pairs the type of information it gives.
archeological site Teotihuacan In Mexico Building started around 2000 years ago Pre-Colombian people. Monumental buildings Annual festival to celebrate the spring equinox
religious and ceremonial center connection with worship of the sun and moon gods built by ancient peoples, whose name, religious beliefs and language we don´t know Thousands of people visit every year
Stonehenge In England Building started around 5000 years ago Prehistoric people Monumental stones Site covers around Annual festival to celebrate the summer solstice
3. 4.
Find and circle words used to make descriptions in the diagram.
5.
In pairs, discuss the question: What type of information is in the overlapping part of the circles?
6.
Look at the pictures. Write sentences to describe each in your notebook.
Listen to the conversation and follow the information in the diagram. What are the people in the conversation doing when they speak of the two places? Share your ideas with a partner.
Oaxaca
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Reads a short travel log to discover natural aspects and cultural expressions
Merida
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Track
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