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    5 - Travel Writing

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    The document provides examples of travel writing jargon and unrealistic phrases that are often used to describe destinations and accommodations. It includes a table that matches jargon phrases like "family hotel" and "quiet" with more realistic descriptions like "the disco can be heard in all bedrooms" and "noisy". The document aims to teach students to avoid unrealistic jargon when describing locations and instead provide truthful, convincing information to readers. It includes learning objectives for students to develop ideas about their country and create a poster that sells their country's key features to appeal to readers using descriptive techniques and possibly some travel writing jargon.

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    The document provides examples of travel writing jargon and unrealistic phrases that are often used to describe destinations and accommodations. It includes a table that matches jargon phrases like "family hotel" and "quiet" with more realistic descriptions like "the disco can be heard in all bedrooms" and "noisy". The document aims to teach students to avoid unrealistic jargon when describing locations and instead provide truthful, convincing information to readers. It includes learning objectives for students to develop ideas about their country and create a poster that sells their country's key features to appeal to readers using descriptive techniques and possibly some travel writing jargon.

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    The document provides examples of travel writing jargon and unrealistic phrases that are often used to describe destinations and accommodations. It includes a table that matches jargon phrases like "family hotel" and "quiet" with more realistic descriptions like "the disco can be heard in all bedrooms" and "noisy". The document aims to teach students to avoid unrealistic jargon when describing locations and instead provide truthful, convincing information to readers. It includes learning objectives for students to develop ideas about their country and create a poster that sells their country's key features to appeal to readers using descriptive techniques and possibly some travel writing jargon.

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    5 - Travel Writing

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    Hayley Hare
    The document provides examples of travel writing jargon and unrealistic phrases that are often used to describe destinations and accommodations. It includes a table that matches jargon phrases like "family hotel" and "quiet" with more realistic descriptions like "the disco can be heard in all bedrooms" and "noisy". The document aims to teach students to avoid unrealistic jargon when describing locations and instead provide truthful, convincing information to readers. It includes learning objectives for students to develop ideas about their country and create a poster that sells their country's key features to appeal to readers using descriptive techniques and possibly some travel writing jargon.

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    5 Travel Writing

    Starter: LO: Develop ideas about my country to


    What is hidden in this create a convincing location.
    beautiful location?
    What makes this review questionable?
    ‘The Hotel Plusha is a four-star hotel
    offering all the amenities; a jewel set
    in the unspoilt, idyllic island of
    Crusos. This friendly, family-run hotel
    has something to offer everyone.
    Situated within easy reach of the
    bustling market town of Rios, yet far
    enough away to offer seclusion, the
    Plusha provides simple, carefree
    accommodation. A heated swimming
    pool, beautifully terraced gardens,
    magnificent views and superb food
    combined with non-stop
    entertainment to make you stay an
    unforgettable one.’

    LO: Develop ideas about my country to create a convincing location


    Examples of Holiday Jargon
    Match the jargon with the ‘realistic’ phrase that goes with it

    Jargon Realistic view


    Lively Overlooking the local market
    Bustling The locals wouldn’t live there
    Quiet Noisy
    Gentle slopes to the beach Full of screaming children
    Family hotel The disco can be heard in all bedrooms
    Simply furnished Miles away from anywhere
    Out of the town centre There is a steep climb back
    Non-stop nightlife Pay ridiculously high prices
    Popular with holiday-makers Over-looking the airport runway
    Taste the high life A sink and a single wardrobe
    Short transfer from the airport You have to queue for everything
    Close to the town centre There’s nothing to do

    LO: Develop ideas about my country to create a convincing location


    Create a poster about your
    country.
    On this poster you should include:
    ⚬ A picture/map of your country.
    ⚬ Pictures of some key areas of
    your country, with captions.
    ⚬ The key features that will ‘sell’
    your country written in a way
    that would appeal to the reader.
    Try to use holiday jargon.

    LO: Develop ideas about my country to create a convincing location


    Effdruess The snowy mountains that can be
    found in the north of the country
    Effdruess has hundreds of giveiyou a chance to experience
    stunning beaches, just waiting for extreme sports.
    you to enjoy. Each one is different,
    but all will welcome you. You’ll
    After the peace and solitude of
    have the chance to relax and
    the mountains, journey to the
    admire the beauty of your
    lively and bustling city of
    surroundings
    Urbania. Here, you will
    experience the local culture
    and enjoy a varied cuisine.
    If you’re a culture vulture, then
    Take in the sights before
    Effdruess is the place for you.
    dancing the night away at one
    The enchanting castles and open
    of the many dance halls.
    air theatre set in picturesque
    grounds, will leave you
    spellbound.

    LO: Develop ideas about my country to create a convincing location


    Self-Assessment
    Have you used interesting words?
    Have you made your country sound exciting?
    Have you included captions?
    Have you used as many descriptive techniques as
    possible?
    WWW and EBI

    LO: Develop ideas about my country to create a convincing location

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