World Rally

Submitted by: Sean Whelan    Borrowed or inspired from: god of hellfire     Date added: 12-18-07

Brief Outline:  Spice up that boring direction class with a little unadulterated racing goodness.

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Preparation Needed:

Teaching Suggestions:

• Run through the major grammar on pages 64 and 65 thoroughly before attempting this activity. Explain the meaning of ‘down this street’ and clarify that the students know their left from their right. Also teach/review first second third etc, this will be essential for competing in a timed race.

Detailed Explanation:

1. Students break into pairs. One student is the driver, the other the navigator. Each team starts at the START line, indicated on the map.
2. Navigators give drivers instructions verbally, and drivers draw their course on the map as they progress through the race stages.
3. Navigators must get an instruction from their teacher and read it to their driver..
4. Each instruction leads a team to a checkpoint. The navigator must then go to the teacher and quote the landmark at the checkpoint. If it is correct they get instructions for the next stage.
5. The first team to get across the finish line wins the babes/pretty boys and the beer/sparkling wine.
6. Play moderate rock music with at least 120bpm to ensure the correct racing atmosphere. (My Sharona by The Knack or alternatively Born to be Wild by the legendary Steppenwolf ).
7. Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.

Variations and Options:

• The map in the attachment is tiled and fully customizable. The instructions included in the attachment are for students who have a basic understanding of the major grammar points. Everything in the document can be adapted to suite your students needs.
• Races can be timed to add to the sense of urgency. Teams can compete at the same time in a race or sequentially in a ‘time attack’ competition.

Tips or Cautions:

• Wear a seatbelt.

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