/ You will learn the following essential knowledge:
  • Adverbs of interrogation (QW)
  • Modality verbs: may, might and should
  • Vocabulary related to recreational activities: safety instructions, renting equipment, winter clothing and ski equipment, weather conditions

/ You will have to:
  • Ask for and give information
  • Express wants, needs and plans
  • Make arrangements and reservations

/ Operational competencies that you will develop:
Communicates (OC1) and Acts methodically (OC3)
  • Activate prior knowledge of the situation (C1)
  • Rehearsing and practicing (C1)
  • Adjust and adapt strategies on an ongoing basis (C1/C2)
  • Respecting social codes (C2)
  • Establish a positive rapport between conversation partners (C2)
  • Communicate without worrying about errors/pronunciation (C1)

Legend:

Actual learning /
Essential Knowledge /
Exercises /
Integrating and reinvesting learning /
Internet /
Listening /
Planning learning /
Reading /
Video /
Writing /

REAL-LIFE SITUATION

Practicing an activity

Planning learning

1. Do you like winter?

2. What kind of activities do you practice in winter?

3. Where would you like to go skiing?

4. Would you like to ski in the Canadian Rockies?

5. Do you know what the skier safety tips are?

6. How is the weather in Alberta?

7. What should you wear to go skiing?

8. Should you be able to speak English if you go skiing in the Rockies?

9. Have you ever had a bad experience in an English environment?

10. How can you be well-prepared for a ski trip in Alberta?

Actual learning

Exercise

QUESTION WORDS

  1. Write the French meaning of the question words in the last column.

QUESTION WORDS / USE / FRENCH
Who / Person
What / Thing
Which / Choice
How much / Quantity, amount, price
How many / Quantity
Where / Place
When / Time, moment
How / Way
Why / Reason
What time / Time
What kind of / Kind
What size / Size
How often / Frequency
How old / Age
How long / Length, duration

Exercise

  1. Using the answers as help, complete each question with the correct question word. Use every question word in the box once.

1. ______do you go skiing?Once a week.

2. ______do you want to go on a ski trip?Because I like skiing.

3. ______is the ski resort? In Banff.

4. ______is your favourite freestyle alpine skier? Alexandre Bilodeau.

5. ______does the package deal cost? $ 450 per person.

6. ______will we get to Alberta?By bus.

7. ______does it take to get from Alma to Banff by bus? Two days.

8. ______people will take the bus? 56 people.

9. ______will the bus leave? At 6 o’clock in the morning.

10. ______of clothing will I need? Warm and comfortable.

11. ______form should I complete? Both forms.

12. ______are you now? I’m 25 years old.

13. ______equipment will you rent?Skis and boots.

14. ______of ski boots are you going to rent? Size 8.

15. ______will we return to Alma? 10 days after departure.


Essential Knowledge

Use may to indicate possibility, to ask for permission or make a polite request.

I may = it is possible that I will

May I = do you give me permission to

Examples: It may snow tomorrow.

May I borrow your pencil to complete my form?

We may not have nice weather in Banff.

Use might to indicate possibility.

I might = it is possible that I will

Examples:I might go skiing with my friends next weekend.

It might snow in two days.

She might not come with us on the ski trip.

Use should to give advice.

You should do something = it is a good thing or the right thing to do

Examples: You should complete the form now.

You should always wear a ski helmet.

You should not bring this coat, it is not warm enough.


Exercise

Choose may, might or should to complete the sentences below.

1 / Let’s go skiing!

Reading

Skier Safety TipS

How to ski safely by Mike Doyle, About.com Guide

Internet

Go on the net and read the text: “How to ski safely” by Mike Doyle.

Now answer the following questions.

  1. What should any level skier wear on his/her head? ______
  2. How often should you exercise before a ski trip?
  3. Where can you rent ski equipment?
  4. How should you dress to go skiing?
  5. Should experienced skiers sign up for ski lessons? ______
  6. What should you do if you are tired?
  7. Why should you ski with a friend?______
  8. What is the meaning of Green Circle, Blue Square, Black Diamondin the text?

Green Circle: ______

Blue Square: ______

Black Diamond: ______

Reading

Your Responsibility Code (November 22nd, 2010 2:00)

Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. At areas, you may see people using alpine skis, snowboards, telemark skis, cross country skis, and other specialized equipment, such as that used by the disabled. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below, and share with other skiers and riders the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

-Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.

-People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to

avoid them.

-You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.

-Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

-Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

-Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

-Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

Now, use the information from the text above to fill in the chart below.

Things you should do / Things you should not do

Exercises

  1. Read the following weather forecast.

Weather forecast for the Banff area. Mostly dry, temperatures will be below freezing (max -2°C, min -9°C). Wind will be generally light. Snow will fall in the morning, eight to twelve centimeters possible. Peaks of sunshine throughout the afternoon.

  1. Now, write what you will wear to go skiing.

______

______

______

______

______

______

Let’s suppose you are ready to rent some ski equipment.

Read the instructions carefully in order to complete this form.

registration form

Section 1: Personal information

First name: ...... Last name: ......

Address: ......

number streetcity province postal code

Home phone: ...... Cell phone: ......

Email: ......

Date of birth: ...... Gender: malefemale

Month / Day / Year

Person to contact in case of emergency: ......

Phone: ......

Section 2: Equipment rental

Height: ...... feet ...... inches Weight: ...... pounds

Shoe size: ...... Ability: beginner intermediate advanced

  • Skiing package

alpine snowblades cross country

  • Snowboarding package
  • Helmet

Pick up date: ...... Return date:......

Special request: ......

Signature: ...... Date: ......

Video

It could be a good idea for you to look for information about some ski resorts! Watch the following videos and answer the questions below.

Listening #1

Copy or click on the link below

Watch the video twice and answer the following questions.

  1. Where is the ski resort located?
  2. What can you say about the ski season at SunshineVillage?
  3. How is the scenery at SunshineVillage?
  4. What can you see from the gondola in May?
  5. Give one reason why the town of Banff is a nice place to live.
  6. Name two activities you can do during spring in the town of Banff.

Listening #2

Copy or click on the link below

Watch the video twice and answer the following questions.

  1. Where is the ski resort located?
  2. What does Sunshine have to offer?
  3. Give two characteristics of the snow.
  4. What do you do to get the snow report?
  5. How long is the ski season at SunshineVillage?

Integration and reinvestment

Let’s get ready for your next trip!

You are going on a trip to Costa Rica with a group of friends. Depending on the weather forecast, build five to ten questions about what you might do and what you should wear during each day of the week and ask them to a partner after.

Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Conditions
6am - 6pm / / / / / /
Cloudy with showers / Isolated showers / Variable cloudiness / Cloudy periods / Cloudy periods / Variable cloudiness
P.O.P. / 60% / 40% / 20% / 10% / 20% / 30%
High / 26°C / 27°C / 26°C / 25°C / 25°C / 26°C
Feels Like / 34 / 35 / 34 / 33 / 33 / 33
Low / 23°C / 22°C / 23°C / 23°C / 22°C / 22°C
Wind / SE 5 km/h / calm / E 5 km/h / E 10 km/h / S 10 km/h / S 10 km/h

Write your final questions here.

  1. ______
  1. ______
  1. ______
  1. ______
  1. ______

According to your personal experiences, in which real-life situations are question words essential?

Additional exercises

If necessary, you will find below a list of additional exercises to complement those you have already done.

Just click on the links (or copy and paste them) to get to each exercise.

Question words

(notes)

(exercise)

Modals may/might/should

(may vs might)

(should)

Clothes and weather

Weather

(scavenger hunt)

1 / Let’s go skiing!