Pedagogical Material 1. Donovan & Donnovan Vocabulary and Written expression 2. Lexicon exercises Vocabulary 3. Multiple choice Vocabulary and Reading comprehension 4. Mysteries Reading and Oral expression 5. Holiday memories Oral expression and Acting 6. Are you ready for the trip? Culture and context: discover Ireland
1. Donovan & Donnovan Portrait of the famous Donovan and Donnovan Description Everybody knows the attractive and muscular Derek Morgan, the redheaded Horatio Caine and the amusing Thomson and Thompson. You will now discover the fearless detectives of Glendalough: Donovan and Donnovan. For security reasons, their pictures have never been revealed. You and your friends know what they look like. It's time to reveal their face to the world! Task Draw the portrait of the two detectives then write a short text describing them. Make sure to use the following elements to make their identification easier: 1) Physical appearance: age, colour of hair and eyes, size, height, 2) Clothes and accessories 3) Personality To go further with an anecdote Our favourite detectives are used to living extraordinary things. Tell us about their most remarkable adventure. Be imaginative and creative, it could also help the actors in your class to have an idea about their character! Choose the funniest drawings and share your portraits of the famous Irish detectives on the EITC Facebook page!
2. Lexicon exercises A. Complete the sentences with the appropriate word(s). You have an indication about where to find the necessary vocabulary 1. Felix can't stay serious more than 5 minutes. He always has new... to tell to make us laugh (introduction). 2. Donovan and Donnovan would like to know if somebody had been the... of the mysterious disappearance which took place in Uncle Basil s hotel and if he/she could give useful information to find the culprit. (scene 3). 3. He didn't want to take part in the PE class so he... to be hurt. (scene 3) 4. You need to take your umbrella because... (scene 9). 5. I hope that at the end of the..., the policemen will be able to give us the name of the murderer (scene 9). B. Complete the crossword thanks to the clues Across 2. Correspond to (scene 9) 4. Solitary person (scene 1) 6. Annoy, make fun of (scene 4) 7. Stupid (scene 5) 8. Animated (introduction) Down 1. Bad dream (scene 7) 3. Clear, evident (scene 10) 5. Very quiet (scene 1)
3. Multiple choice Description You have now discovered the plot of the play "", its different protagonists and had a look at the vocabulary. Let's see what you remember. Task Read the sentences and mark the correct answer. 1. Felix doesn't have any brothers or sisters because his parents are divorced his parents are devoted to their career he is an orphan and lives with his uncle 2. Miss Pluck is staying at Glendalough for a business trip to present her dogs at a beauty contest because the place reminds her of her childhood 3. In the end, Felix enjoys his holidays in Glendalough because the place is more fun than expected he loves peace and quiet the weather is very sunny 4. Thanks to the investigation, most of the lodgers at the hotel... were cleared were guilty were exonerated 5. Lady Black is a client at the hotel the maid at the hotel Uncle Basil's wife 6. Mr Lawrence is staying at the hotel for the first time lives at the hotel is a famous painter and wants to travel incognito 7. Unlike the previous summers, the weather was so bad that Felix concluded that it was rotten lively average
4. Mysteries Description The famous detectives Donovan and Donnovan would like to hire a new assistant. Do you think you could do it? Task Read the following incredible stories and try to solve the mysteries. 1. Emma wakes up in the middle of the night and smells smoke. She knows she is in danger from a fire. But she does not try to leave the room where she is sleeping. Why? 2. Helena had not been seen for 24 hours. The police sent out a search party. They discovered her after a couple of hours covered in blood in an abandoned building. A few hours later, it is confirmed that she had been shot twice. Even though the police had no other physical evidence, they were able to arrest the murderer. How did the police know the identity of the murderer? 3. Teresa decides to buy a new stereo system and to sell her old one to a stranger. The stranger wants to pay in cash. Teresa accepts but says that the stranger must give her the money in front of a bank clerk in a bank. Why? 4. Petra is talking to her lawyer in prison. They are both angry because the judge didn t grant bail. But at the end of their discussion, Petra is allowed to go home. Why? Here are 6 solutions, but only 4 can be matched to the mysteries. Decide which ones can t go with any of the mysteries, and then which ones must go with one particular mystery. a) She was a police officer herself. b) She lives next door to the bank. c) She is in a prison cell. d) She is blind. e) She wasn t dead when she was found. So she was able to reveal the identity of her killers. f) She was only visiting.
5. Holiday memories Description Your best friend Felix is spending his holidays in Glendalough. You and some friends have decided to travel across Ireland to discover some of the best places in the Emerald Isle: the lively city of Dublin, the stunning Wicklow Mountains National Park and the beautiful Dog's Bay Beach, Co. Galway. You have taken many pictures and made a lot of videos during your trip. Task Post a picture and a video you made in one of these places on Felix's Facebook page. In the video you will talk about: 1) The weather 2) The activities you can do in that place (some you loved, others you disliked) 4) Tell Felix about something that went completely wrong but fortunately ended well. As the video was made "live", you will have to act the different elements you're talking about. Wicklow Mountains National Park Temple Bar, Dublin Dog's Bay Beach, Roundstone, Co Galway
6. Are you ready for the trip? Description You and Felix are soon going to discover Glendalough and the surrounding area. But are you ready for this trip? Task A tourist has been travelling in Ireland for a few weeks now and regularly publishes information on the places he particularly liked on his blog. Have a look at the different documents with your team, take some notes if necessary and be ready to answer your teacher's question. The losing team will have a bit of a surprise... A. Video watching Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains National Park Watch the video and remember what you can see on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jky3-nh-gje B. Listening comprehension Historic & ecclesiastical site of Glendalough Listen and discover historical elements about Glendalough Audio clip Glendalough /shows/glendalough-mystery C. Things to do on the East Coast of Ireland When travelling on the East coast of Ireland, Glendalough is definitely worth visiting but there are plenty of other things to do in the Wicklow Mountains National Park, in Bray and of course, in Dublin. Information on the next page D. Ten things to do in Dublin Watch the video and take down notes about the most interesting places in the Irish Capital https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jucnh8u4g1i Do you know where are the Wicklow Mountains? Show them on the map!
The Wicklow Way is a 131-kilometre long-distance trail that crosses the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. It runs from Marlay Park in the southern suburbs of Dublin through County Wicklow and ends in the village of Clonegal in County Carlow. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the Irish Sports Council and is waymarked by posts with a yellow "walking man" symbol and a directional arrow. Typically completed in 5 7 days, it is one of the busiest of Ireland's National Waymarked Trails, with up to 24,000 people a year walking the most popular sections. The Wicklow Way is also used regularly by a number of mountain running competitions. And don t forget : Good strong waterproof hiking boots. Waterproof boots are essential for keeping your feet dry. Your boots should be high over your ankles for extra support. They should also have good grip: walking downhill in Ireland often entails treading on stony paths and good soles on your boots will stop you slipping. Waterproof Jacket Ireland has a reputation for being wet and rainy. Don't believe all you hear! Most people who visit Ireland to hike find actually that it doesn't rain as much as they anticipated. However, be prepared: intermittent showers are often the order of the day. So a good light waterproof jacket is essential for summer hikes. Gloves and Hat Yes, even in summer you will definitely need a hat and gloves. Just as the rain can appear intermittently, you will find the odd cold spell. Obviously as you climb higher, the more the temperature will drop. A common problem is sitting for a while to enjoy a packed lunch and your body temperature dropping enough to make you feel chilled. Out should come the gloves and hat!
Bray is a long-established holiday resort with numerous hotels and guesthouses, shops, restaurants and evening entertainment. The town also host a number of high-profile festival events. The annual Bray Summerfest is an established tourist event, taking place over six weeks in July and August. The Summerfest features over 100 free entertainment events, including live music, markets, sporting entertainment, carnivals, and family fun. Other features of Bray are the amusement arcades and the National Sealife Centre. Available in the town's vicinity are two 18-hole golf courses, one tennis club, fishing, a sailing club and horse riding.
Quiz questions A. Listening comprehension: Foundation of Glendalough 1. When was the monastery established in Glendalough? 2. What does "Glendalough" mean? 3. Who founded this ecclesiastic site? 4. Why did he choose Glendalough. 5. How high is the Round Tower? 6. Who invaded Ireland? 7. Where is the cemetery? B. Things to do on the East Coast of Ireland The Wicklow Way 1. When walking through County Wicklow, how can you be sure you are on "The Wicklow Way" and following the right direction? 2. How many people follow "The Wicklow Way" every year? 3. What are the 4 essential clothes and accessories you will need on The Wicklow Way? Bray 1. What is the name of the festival organised in Bray every year? 2. How long does it last? 3. Name three sport activities you can do in Bray. Dublin 1. What is the name of the little bearded folkloric character seen on Grafton Street? 2. What is the name of the most famous Irish beer? 3. What is "Temple Bar"? 4. What is the name of the famous library of Dublin? 5. What are typical things you can buy as souvenirs in Dublin?