This document outlines an agenda for a workshop on planning road trips. The agenda includes activities like vocabulary review, discussions, and case studies. It provides tips for planning a road trip, such as having meetings to discuss budgets and routes, packing food, inspecting your vehicle, and checking the weather forecast. It also suggests being flexible during the trip and stopping to see attractions.

1. Planning a road trip
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2. Our Agenda
1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Activity 1: Discussion
5. Activity 2: Vocabulary review
6. Activity 3: Dialogue
7. Activity 4: Tips about planning your next road trip
8. Activity 5: Case studies
9. Activity 6: Dictation
10. Reflection

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to planning a road trip
2. To learn tips about planning a road trip

4. Introductions…
What is your name?
What is your country of
origin?

5. Discussion
Activity 1
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6. Reflection
Have you ever gone on a road trip?
What do you like or not like about them?
Are you planning on taking a road trip this summer?

7. Let’s review vocabulary related to
planning a road trip
Activity 2

8. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nationut
hit the road
on the same page
wing it
go with the flow
attraction
itinerary
budget
a trip taken by car to leave for your destination
to be in agreement
a plan for your money to do something without a plan
a travel schedule
a place to see on vacation
road trip
to be flexible

9. Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank
1. So we are ___________________. We agree to leave at 7:00 in the morning.
2. We don’t need a plan. We are just going to _____________________ .
3. What is your ___________________ for your trip to Dauphin?
4. What __________________ will we see in Calgary?
5. Can I see the ___________________? I need to know what time we are leaving.
6. What time are you going to ____________________ in the morning?
7. Tom is very easy to get along with. He just ______________________ .
8. Taking the plane is ok, but I really prefer ______________________ .
wing itattractions
road trips goes with the flow
hit the roaditinerary budgeton the same page

10. Listen!
What tips does Alicia learn about
planning a road trip?
Activity 3
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11. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
So, what are your plans for the long weekend?
We are thinking about taking a road trip to Dauphin.
That sounds great! Are you going to see any attractions?
Yes, the scenery out there is beautiful.
What is your budget for this trip?
Sounds great! What do you have planned once you get out there?
I don’t know, I think we are going to wing it!
I don’t know exactly, but Jon and I are each going to pay half.
Yeah, sometimes it is good to just go with the flow. So, I guess you
don’t have an itinerary?Johanna
Alicia
The only thing we know is that we are going to hit the road at 7:00am.

12. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Well, at least you are both on the same page!
For sure. Hey would you like to come with us?
That’s not a bad idea! Let me check my work schedule …
Ok, that sounds great! Call me and then I’ll tell you the itinerary.
Hey, what else do we need? We don’t want to be controlled by the
clock!
I think I can let you know in about an hour. I am going to meet my boss
for a lunch meeting. I’ll ask her then let you know.
Johanna Itinerary? The only itinerary you have is that you are going to hit the
road at 7:00 am!
Makes sense! Ok, let’s talk in about an hour.
Ok, do you know when you can let me know?

13. Let’s learn some tips about planning your
next road trip
Activity 4

14. Tips for planning your road trip
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15. A. Before you hit the road
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1. Have a meeting to discuss details
Discuss:
- Who will drive
- Departure time
- Budget

16. A. Before you hit the road
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2. Plan your route

17. A. Before you hit the road
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3. Plan to leave early (if possible)
To account
for any
unexpected
delays

18. A. Before you hit the road
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4. Pack your food
This may
help you
save time
and money

19. A. Before you hit the road
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5. Check the weather forecast

20. A. Before you hit the road
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6. Make a list of essential items

21. A. Before you hit the road
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7. Review your budget

22. A. Before you hit the road
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8. Make sure you inspect your car

23. A. Before you hit the road
9. Make sure you gas up!
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24. B. During your trip
1. Provide games and books for your
children
This will
help
prevent
boredom
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25. B. During your trip
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2. Change drivers if necessary

26. B. During your trip
3. Take time to see attractions
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27. B. During your trip
4. Don’t speed
A speeding
ticket will
slow you
down and cost
you money
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28. B. During your trip
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5. Clean your vehicle and re-organize for
your return trip

29. Let’s now consider some scenarios. What
could they do better?
Activity 5

30. Scenario One
Jon and
Marybeth ran
out of gas on
the highway
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31. Scenario Two
The Petkau
family went way
over budget on
their last road
trip.
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32. Scenario Three
Simbaljeet and
her family were
delayed on
their last trip
due to a flat tire
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33. Scenario Four
Alex was too tired
to drive all the way
to Texas on his last
road trip.
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34. Scenario Five
On their last
road trip,
Gabriela and
her family
unexpectedly
came across
this sign. They
were very late
at their
destination
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35. Dictation
Write what you hear!
Activity 6
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36. Dictation 1
Make a plan to pass by attractions along the way. This
will make your trip more memorable and exciting
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37. Dictation 2
Before hitting the road have a meeting with all participants.
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38. Dictation 3
Before you head out be sure to check the weather
forecast and traffic construction delays.
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39. Dictation 4
Gas up before you leave and as often as necessary
along the way. There are few things worse than running
out of gas on the highway.
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40. Dictation 5
If you are tired, pull over if alone. If you have someone
with you, have them drive if possible.
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41. Reflection
What did you learn today?
 8 new words related to
planning a road trip
 Tips about how to plan a road
trip