5. Off you go!

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Masterpiece

La imagen muestra una sala de un museo en la que hay cuadros pintados. Delante de la obra de arte hay personas observando y echando fotos a esas obras artísticas.

Definition:: A piece of work done with outstanding artistry.; Trabajo de gran valor artístico.
Example:: Da Vinci's masterpiece is at the Louvre.; La obra maestra de Da VInci está en el Louvre.
Spanish word:: Obra maestra
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Rehearse

La imagen muestra a una persona practicando en un piano.

Definition:: The action of practicing before an important event or act.; La acción de practicar antes de un evento o acto.
Example:: I rehearse my drawing skills everyday.; Practico mis habilidades de dibujo a diario.
Spanish word:: Ensayar
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Summary

La imagen muestra una persona escribiendo en una libreta pequeña mientras consulta algo en un ordenador portátil.

Definition:: A short and clear description that gives the main points or ideas about something, but not the details.; Descripción corta y clara que da los puntos o ideas principales sobre algo.
Example:: Tell me a summary of your trip.; Cuéntame un resumen de tu viaje.
Spanish word:: Resumen
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Survey

La imagen muestra una hoja con varios elementos junto a los cuales hay un signo de confirmación o una equis roja.

Definition:: Study on different topics obtained by asking people a series of questions.; Estudio de diferentes temas a partir de las preguntas realizadas a personas.
Example:: The survey showed that 85% of the university population was against the new politics of the government.; La encuesta mostraba que el 85% de la población universitaria estaba en contra de las nuevas políticas del gobierno.
Spanish word:: Encuesta
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Rétor dice Pack your bags! Take your swimsuit or your coat! Where do we go?

Be ready to convince your classmates to visit your favourite destination.

Now it's your turn to create the promotional video of your trip!

And don't forget to vote for the best destination after watching all your classmates’ creations.

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You pack your bags.

Tú haces las maletas.

You take your swimsuit or coat.

Tú coges el bañador o el abrigo.

You go somewhere.

Tú vas a un lugar.

You are ready.

Tú estás preparado o preparada.

You convince your classmates.

Tú convences a tu grupo clase.

You create the promotional video of your trip.

Tú creas un vídeo promocional del viaje.

You watch your classmates’ creations.

Tú ves las creaciones de tu clase.

You vote for the best destination.

Tú votas el mejor destino.

Your classmates will visit the favourite destination.

Tu clase visitará el destino favorito.

1. Ask around

Now, it’s time to decide where to go.

Do a survey and ask five classmates in order to find out what the best destination is.

You can use the following Trip Survey Template to help you.

Click here to download the document Trip survey

Take notes on what your classmates prefer: beach, mountain, new or already visited places to visit, types of activities, etc.

When you finish, write a summary with all the results you obtain.

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You visit a place.

Tú visitas un lugar.

You do a survey.

Tú haces una encuesta.

You ask five classmates.

Tú preguntas a cinco compañeras y compañeros.

You use the "Trip Survey Template".

Tú usarás la plantilla de la encuesta de viajes.

You ask questions about the destination.

Tú haces preguntas sobre el destino.

You take notes on the template.

Tú tomas apuntes en la plantilla.

You write the results.

Tú escribes los resultados.

You find the best place of the school trip.

Tú descubres el lugar de la excursión.

2. Let’s hit the road

Step 1:

First of all, make groups of 3-4 people.

Step 2

To start with, you need to choose a specific place.

Step 3

Search for information about that place, specifically about the things you can see or do there.

Step 4

Then, write the script for your video. You should have a sequence of 3-4 days.

Step 5

Rehearse a little bit and you are ready to do the filming!

Step 6

You just need a digital camera (a mobile phone or a tablet).

Step 7

Make sure it’s correct (there isn’t any noise, you and your classmates said everything in your script, etc.)

Step 8

You can edit it, there are online softwares that can help you to create a masterpiece.

Step 10

When you finish all these steps, your advertising spot is ready.

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You work in groups of 3 or 4 people.

Tú trabajas en grupos de 3 o 4 personas.

You choose a specific place.

Tú eliges un lugar específico.

You search for information about that place:

Tú buscas información sobre ese lugar:

- Monuments.

- Monumentos.

- Activities.

- Actividades.

You write a text for your video.

Tú escribes un texto para tu vídeo.

You describe a 3 or 4 day trip.

Tú describes un viaje de 3 o 4 días.

You practise the text.

Tú ensayas el texto.

You can make a spot.

Tú puedes hacer un spot publicitario.

You need a camera, phone or tablet.

Tú necesitas una cámara, móvil o tablet.

The video includes the information.

El vídeo tiene la información.

You can edit the video.

Tú puedes editar el vídeo.

Online softwares can help with the video.

Las herramientas online ayudan con el vídeo.

You finish.

Tú terminas.

Your advertising spot is ready.

Tu spot publicitario está listo.

Clavis dice Do you know how to make a summary?

In order to search for information about your topic you need to read a lot of entries, articles, blogs, etc. on the internet.

However, you need to select the most important information and make a summary of the main ideas.

The following learning guide will give you some tips on how to make a perfect summary.

3. Check-in online

You finished your work and became a great holiday planner for your school trip.

Here you have a checklist so that you can include everything for your future trips.

Click here to download the document Checklist

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You finish your work.

Tú terminas tu trabajo.

You are a holiday planner.

Tú eres un planificador de viajes.

You can use this checklist.

Tú puedes usar esta lista de cotejo.

The checklist helps with your future trips.

Esta lista de cotejo ayuda con tus futuros viajes.

4. Vote for the best destination

Now it’s your time to convince your classmates that your trip is the best one, so play your video in class for everyone.

Finally, vote for your favourite trip and discover where you will go.

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