Recovery Activity: "The Traveler's Portfolio"

Part 1: The Graphic Organizer (The "Visual Map")

Teacher's Instructions: "On your poster board, you are going to create a 'Concept Crossroad'. Use your ruler to divide the board into four main sections with a circle in the middle, as in the example.

1. In the Central Circle, write your 'Personal Details' and draw a self-portrait. Use 'Adjectives of Personality' to describe yourself.

2. In Section 1 (Home & Routine): Describe your 'Home' using specific adjectives and compare what you 'usually do' (Present Simple) with what you 'are doing' today to prepare for a trip (Present Continuous). Mention verbs we don't usually use in continuous (like want or know).

3. In Section 2 (The Destination): Choose a 'Tourist Attraction' and describe its 'Geographical Features' and the 'Animals' you can find there.

4. In Section 3 (The Journey): Use 'Holiday Vocabulary' and 'Ways of Travelling'.

5. In Section 4 (The Memory): Write a short anecdote using 'Past Simple' and 'Past Continuous' (e.g., While I was walking, I saw...). Be creative! Use drawings for every section and bright colors."

Part 2: Written Evaluation 

Name: ____________________________________ Grade: 7th _______

1. Reading & Use of English: The Introductory Email. Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs (Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, or Past Continuous).

"Hi! My name is Alex. I (1) ________ (want) to tell you about my trip. Usually, I (2) ________ (stay) at home, but right now I (3) ________ (travel) by ferry to a beautiful island. Yesterday, while the sun (4) ________ (shine), I (5) ________ (see) a dolphin in the ocean! It was amazing."

2. Vocabulary & Grammar. Choose the correct option.

• A house with lots of light is: a) Cramped b) Bright c) Messy

• Mountains and lakes are: a) Weather b) Geographical features c) Hobbies

• Which verb is NOT used in continuous? a) Run b) Believe c) Eat

• Which is a way of travelling? a) Sightseeing b) Coach c) Souvenir

• "I was sleeping when the phone ____": a) Rings b) Was ringing c) Rang