New lesson plan: CELTA Teaching Practice 1

Cynthia Hong

CELTA Teaching Practice 1 - Upper-intermediate level

CELTA Teaching Practice 1
Upper-intermediate level

Description

This lesson focuses on listening skills in the context of urban wildlife, particularly wild animals living in cities. Students will practice listening for gist and specific details while discussing the challenges and implications of human-animal coexistence in urban environments. This lesson will use the context of Upper-int_Face2Face, page 45 and 162.

Materials

Face2Face Upper Intermediate Student’s Book

Pre-teach vocabulary

Lead in picture

Face2Face Upper Intermediate Student’s Book

Pre-teach vocabulary

Lead in picture

Main Aims

To provide listening practice for gist and specific information in the context wild animals living in cities.

Subsidiary Aims

To develop learners’ speaking skills through discussions about urban wildlife and its impact on cities and people.

Procedure (34-45 minutes)

Warmer/Lead-in (1-3 minutes) • To engage students and set the context.

Show images of urban wildlife (e.g., foxes, raccoons). Ask questions: “What wild animals have you seen in your city?” (1-2 examples) “Do you think these animals belong in urban areas?” (Yes, in general)

Pre-Listening: Vocabulary (5-7 minutes) • To teach key vocabulary from the listening text.

Ask students to match the words to pictures; then ask students to CCQs of each word and provide example sentences to them also drill to their pronunciation. Cub (noun): A young animal, such as a fox or bear. CCQs: Is a cub an adult or a baby animal? (Baby) Example Sentence: "Fox cubs are often seen playing in urban parks." Drill: Pronunciation practice: /kʌb/. Hazard (noun): Something dangerous or risky. CCQs: Is a hazard something safe or dangerous? (Dangerous) Example Sentence: "Cars can be a hazard for animals crossing the road." Drill: Pronunciation practice: /ˈhæz.əd/. Dreadful (adjective): Very bad or unpleasant. CCQs: Does dreadful mean something good or bad? (Bad) Example Sentence: "The weather was dreadful, making it hard to see the animals." Drill: Pronunciation practice: /ˈdred.fəl/.

While-Reading/Listening #1 (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with less challenging gist and specific information listening tasks

Instruction: “You will listen to the audio once and answer one question: What is the main idea of the text?” Display a multiple-choice question on Google Forms: A) Urban wildlife creates problems for cities. B) Urban wildlife is adapting well to city life. Play the audio (CD2 Track 5). Students submit their answers on Google Forms. Conduct OCFB to confirm the correct answer and briefly discuss the reasons.

While-Reading/Listening #2 (12-15 minutes) • To provide students with more challenging detailed, deduction and inference listening tasks

Instruction: “Now, listen again and complete the sentences with the correct details.” Display a gap-fill exercise on Google Forms: “Wild animals in cities are often at risk from ______.” (hazards) “Fox ______ are often seen near parks.” (cubs) “Some people think urban wildlife is ______.” (dreadful) Play the audio again. Students complete the task individually and then compare answers in pairs (breakout rooms for online classes). Conduct OCFB, reviewing correct answers and addressing misunderstandings.

Post-Reading/Listening (8-10 minutes) • To encourage students to reflect on the listening text and practice fluency.

Display discussion prompts: “How can cities balance urban development with wildlife needs?” “What are the benefits and challenges of having wildlife in cities?” Students discuss in small groups (3-4 per group). Monitor discussions, providing support as needed. Groups share their main ideas with the class.