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Lesson Plan
Level: 3rd year - Literary Streams Teacher’s name: HASSANI Nadine
Unit: Ancient Civilizations Theme: Exploring the Past
Sequence: Read&Consider Targeted Competencies: interact – interpret - produce
Rubric: Reading (PDP) School: Zireg Mahmoud High School

Learning Objectives: by the end of this lesson, SWBAT:

1. speak/write about the world heritage sites

Personal Aim: to appropriately manage time

Subsidiary Aim: Ls will be able to recognize the different heritage sites in Algeria
Assumptions: Ls may be aware of some heritage sites
Anticipated Problems: Ls may struggle with some new lexis
Suggested Solutions: pictures / guidance

Materials: Pictures, Worksheets Time Allotted: 1hour

Stage Competency Procedures Objectives Timing

Warm- - T greets Ls and enquires about their school life.

up
Interact - T writes the acronym “W.H.S” on the board and directs Ls to To get Ls 3 min
guess the meaning of each letter engaged
/
► World Heritage Sites
Interpret
- T engages Ls in a discussion through asking questions:
► What are the W.H.S. you have learned at the beginning of
the unit?
► Does Algeria contain H.S.? Can you site some of them?
Ls possible Answers: To recall Ls
 The temple of Hephaestus, the Forbidden City, … background
 Yes, it contains seven: Timgad, Tipaza knowledge 3 min

- T directs Ls to the pre-reding stage

- T directs Ls to the first task
 Put the following sentences in order to give a definition of
“World heritage Site”:
Pre-
reading b. A natural or man-made site, area, or structure __1__
Interact To define
c. recognized by UNESCO __2__ W.H.S
/ 4 min
a. as being of international importance __3__
Interpret
d. and therefore, deserving special protection. _4___

- T directs Ls to the second part

 Here are Algeria’s seven World Heritage Sites. Where are the
sites exactly situated? Match the places on the list with the sites:
 M’sila – Batna – Ghardaia - Setif – Algiers – Tipaza - Djanet To determine
the
geographical
1. The Casbah Algiers location of 3 min
Algerian
2. Tassili N’Ajjer Djanet
H.S.
Interact 3. The Bannu Hamads’ Qalaa Msila
/ 4. Timgad Batna
Interpret
5. The M’zab Valley Ghardaia
6. Roman site Djemila
7. Two archeological parks and the Great Royal Mausoleum
of Mauretania (Kabr Erroumia) Tipaza

- T directs Ls to match each H.S. with its picture

 Match each Heritage Site with its picture

To match
each
Heritage Site
with its name

3 min

Interact
/
Interpret

Key Answers:

1. The Bannu Hamads’ Qalaa

2. The Casbah
3. Timgad
4. Tassili N’Ajjer
5. Roman site Djemila
6. The M’zab Valley
7. Kabr Erroumia
8. Archeological Park
- T instructs Ls to answer the following question
 Why do you think these sites were declared by UNESCO
as World Heritage Sites?
 Ls possible answers:
1. They possess outstanding universal value
2. They are unique examples of human creativity and cultural To
diversity brainstorm
3. They offer insights into history, traditions, and achievements ideas about
the
4. They contributes in the preservation of shared cultural and importance
natural heritage
of W.H.S.
5. They raise recognition and awareness for future generations

- T directs Ls to read the text for understanding and answer the

4 min
first question
1) Choose the correct answer
The text is about: * The importance of preserving the world
Interact
heritage sites
/
* The World Heritage Sites
Interpret * The Algerian Seven Heritage Sites
2) Answer the following questions according to the text?
a- What did the access to the Mediterranean and the Sahara do for
Algeria?
b- Why did Algiers have less influence on international
commerce as compared with other maritime cities?
c- Did the Ottomans leave their traces on the city of Algiers? To read for a
Justify. gist

Key answers:
a. The access to the M.S and the Sahara made Algeria one of
the richest countries in terms of heritage sites.
b. Algiers had less influence on international commerce as
compared with other maritime cities because it had fewer 3 min
While-
natural harbors. To read for
reading
Interact specific ideas
c. Yes, the Ottoman Empire left its traces on Algiers. This
/ was reflected on its architecture by building mosques, palaces
Interpret
similar to those in Asia Minor

3) Say whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Algeria has fewer W.H.S. than the other countries of the region
False
5 min
2. Only the smallest amount of goods transited through the port of
Algiers during the Phoenician and Roman periods True

4) Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

 ► That (1§) = access to the Mediterranean and the Sahara
► It (2§) = Tassili n’Ajjer
► They (2§) = rock paintings and engravings and remains
► its (4§) = Algiers

5) Find from the text the opposite of the following words:

lost (4§) ≠ gained poorest (1§) ≠ richest
- T directs Ls to the post-reading stage
- T makes a quick reminder of the use of linking words for a
coherent paragraph
Use the clues below to write a paragraph about the
importance of world heritage sites and how we can protect
them. To read for
specific
- World Heritage Sites / to promote / cooperation among
information
nations
- They / to be / considered being of outstanding value to
humanity
- They / to present / the accomplishments of cultures past and
present, and of their diversity, innovation, social relations, To determine
values and beliefs. words
reference
- They / to help / in promoting tourism / to attract people
from other nations / economic progress
3 min
How to protect them?
Interact
- People / should / to volunteer to protect sites / To find
/
opposites of
Interpret To join programs words
- to travel / to practice sustainable tourism
- to respect local culture and customs
- not to damage sites / not to litter them / To write a 5 min
short
/ to keep the place clean
paragraph
about the
importance
of W.H.S.
using the
Interact provided
clues 4 min
/
Interpret
Sample Paragraph
World Heritage Sites play a crucial role in promoting
cooperation among nations. They are considered to be of an
outstanding value to humanity, presenting the
Post- accomplishments of past and present cultures. They 20
showcase their diversity, innovation, social relations, values, min
reading and beliefs. Additionally, these sites contribute to promoting
Produce
tourism, attracting people from other nations and fostering
economic progress. To protect these invaluable sites, it is
essential for people to volunteer and join programs dedicated
to their preservation. Travelers should practice sustainable
tourism by respecting local culture and customs. It is
important not to damage the sites or litter them, but instead,
keep them clean and well-maintained. By actively
participating in the protection of World Heritage Sites, we
can ensure their longevity for future generations to appreciate
and learn from.

Assigned Homework: post-reading