Travel Literature

OBJECTIVES:
1. identify the forms and
qualities of a well-written
travelogue;
2. write a well-written critique
/commentary about the text
read.
Task 1: STATION 1- TRY THIS!
Directions: Direction: Read and analyze each statement.
1. What is so true about travelogue?
a. The experience needs to happen outside the writer’s place.
b. It needs to write what’s only beautiful about the place.
c. Travelogue needs to be written the moment you are in the place.
d. The most important part of the travelogue is the journey that is
felt from the heart.
2. Which of the following should not be done before writing a
critique?
a. Read and understand the text.
b. Highlight important parts of the text
c. Consider how the work/texts relate to a broader issue.
d. Browse and search related works and see other’s review
3. All are said to be advisories to travel writers EXCEPT
a. Treat a travelogue as a story.
b. Make your travelogue unforgettable.
c. View a travelogue as a traveler letter.
d. Write travelogue in order to teach something.
4. What principle is observed by a traveler checking for some
background information?
a. Talk c. Listen
b. Travel d. Explore
5. What makes critique making similar to essay writing?
a. It follows a strict format lead.
b. It needs to be realistic and content based.
c. It has also introduction, body and conclusion.
d. Its primary goal is to produce righteous evaluation about a certain
topic.
Task 2: STATION 2- I AM A TRAVELER
Directions: Read and do the given tasks.
A. Write down at least 5 (five) reasons why people travel around the world.
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B. Make your own list of three favorite reasons for travelling around the world and tell some
examples to support your reasons. Do this in a paragraph form. A sample passage is provided
below.
C. Direction: The questions below will determine which kind of traveler you are. Choose
the letter of your answer to each question.
• If you decided to travel, which destination would you choose?
• a. island b. dessert c. rain forest
• What is your travel personality?
• a. I prefer to travel alone.
• b. I prefer to travel with friends.
• c. I prefer to travel with my family.
• What mode of transportation would you prefer when traveling?
• a. Bike b. Plane c. Car
• Which among the following best describes you as a traveler?
• a. I am an adventurous traveler with a great love of the outdoors, nature, and a
passion for new experiences
• b. I am a luxury traveler and I want the best of everything.
• c. I am a by chance traveler. Most of my travel experiences happened unexpectedly.
• d. I am a budget traveler. I’ve got big dreams but a small amount of cash to spend. Yet
D. Now, using your answers from the previous activity, describe
yourself as a traveler. A sample paragraph is given to serve as your
guide.

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