Caracas (1) Isla Margarita (2); tourism and urban growth - thematic units for SP Intermediate 1

TTwo thematic units about Venezuela. Please preview.

Venezuela has undergone some drastic political changes since I visited and wrote these two units. When I was there, Hugo Chavez was in power but he has since died and Maduro has taken over. Sadly the country is in a terrible state and seems to be getting worse every day. All the more reason to learn about Venezuela.

Unit 1. Isla Margarita, turismo venezolano y extranjero

Isla Margarita, like all the Caribbean islands, is spectacularly beautiful. The sand, the translucent warm waters, the fish you can see when you snorkle, it takes your breathe away. Students and teachers are always surprised by the variety in a single country. Venezuela has tropical beaches, high mountains, vast plains and a huge area that is part of the Amazon basin. Really? Practice fillers, such as bueno, pues, bien.

Unit includes:

1. Subject matter: tourism

2. Vocabulary: natural world

3. Grammar: prepositions

4. Oral practice: imaginary vacations to Latin America

5. Homework: natural world

6. Internet: Key word list to facilitate a search, further the research

7. Answer key

Unit. 2. Caracas, una ciudad latinoamericana

In Europe, the cities grew large in the 19th century; in Latin America they exploded in the 20th century. Why do people leave the countryside and head for the city? Is it good or bad? An easy math exercise will give you some idea of the numbers. Expand the vocabulary of stores. Repetition and extension! Increase understanding of the Spanish speaking world.

Unit includes:

1. Subject matter: history

2. Vocabulary: urban life

3. Grammar: definite and indefinite articles

4. Oral practice: your city

5. Homework: describe a city

6. Internet: Key word list to facilitate a search, further the research

7. Answer key