Working in pairs, have students identify available housing that meets the requirements detailed in the preceding paragraph. Students can record addresses, phone numbers, and other information from the ads on the information forms. It would be a good idea for students to practice making the calls with each other first. Practicing first will help them remember to ask for all the information needed. They should record the information they get using the form.
Students can look at a map to locate the apartments for rent in relation to other services.
They can measure distances on the map to determine approximately how far the housing is from necessary services. If students are not familiar with map reading, the teacher needs to provide special guidance in locating and marking streets. Have students use bus schedules to determine the routes and how convenient public transportation is to the property in question. At this point, students should have collected enough information to make an informed decision about the apartment to be rented. You can distribute a rental application for students to complete as a group or in several small groups.