London project - les 1 & 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

London project

Lesson 1 - introduction to project

Lesson goals

By the end of this lesson ...

1. you know what you have to do for the London project.

2. you have chosen a topic.

3. you can formulate a research question.

4. start planning your investigation.

Project goals

1. You can investigate an aspect of British daily life.

2. You can answer a research question about the chosen aspect of British daily life.

End product

• News segment about a chosen topic

• Investigate research question
• Use written sources (book(s) + online)
• Use written source that you've found in London
• An interview per person

• Answer to your research question / conclusion

Rubric: language

Rubric: project

Possible topics

•    Education
•    The role of the monarchy
•    Privacy and politness
•    Media (newspapers)

•    Public transport
•    Food and drink
•    Sport and competition

•    The arts

•    British literature (Harry Potter, Jane Austen)

•    Holidays

•    England vs. UK
•    British stereotypes
•    Other – approved by teacher

Example

Watch the following video. What do you notice?

What are elements of a news segment?

Requirements

• Answers the research question
  
• 4-8 minutes

• At least 2 minutes of speaking time per person
• An interview per person, both people should be visible
• Shots to set the scene
• Written source included
  

Setting the scene

We are going to look at a few examples in the next video. What is something you could also include in your video?

What is something in London that you could include in your video?

Research question

Bad example

What was British food in the 19th century?

Why?

Too long ago. Can't interview people about it. Can't research it in London.

Research question

Bad example

What sports do British people play?

Why?

You don't have to interview people about this. Too broad.

Research question

Good example

What is it like to go to a British secondary school?

Why?

Interviews show insight. Can use both written as spoken sources. Not too big.

Research question

Good example

Do people in London fit the English stereotype that they are polite?

Why?

You can read about stereotypes. Interviews are relevant. It's not too big.

Your turn

1. Pick your topic.

2. Formulate your research question.

3. Ask for teacher feedback for your research question.

Writing a plan

Open a Word document and answer the following questions. Then share the document with your group members + teacher via Teams.

1. What is your topic?

2. What is your approved research question?

3. Who has which task?

4. What things will you be looking for online? At least 5 terms!

How did it go with your group?

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Next lesson

• Continue working on the plan

• Read about the chosen topic / research question

• Check the book Britain for Learners of English