DISCUSS Look at the picture. What items are in the suitcase? What type of trip do you think the person traveling is planning? Which things do you think are essential items for a trip? Which things do you think are extra or non-essential items? Why do you think the person is bringing extra items?
RESEARCH In groups, think of a country you would like to live in for one year. You can go online to learn more about countries you would like to live in. What would you need to take with you to live in this country?
DECIDE What essential items are you going to take to your country? Make a list of 10 items that you agree you will all take with you. Then, for each person, add one extra item to bring that is special to you.
PRESENT Tell the class your list of essential items. Were any items on your lists similar? Did any of you choose similar “special” items to bring?
AGREEAs a class, make a list of five items that you think are essential to live in any country the class discussed. What were the reasons for choosing these items?