Monica Callegher Monica Callegher

TP6 - Vocabulary: green lifestyle
Upper-intermediate level

Description

In this lesson, Ss will be exposed to vocabulary related to pollution and styles of eco-friendly policies. Initially, the T will make a quick brainstorming around the word "Green". After that, the T will project a video about pollution and ask students to maintain only some of the words that were associated with "Green". The T will try to elicit the remaining vocabulary through the use of visuals. The pre-taught vocabulary will be used to complete the exercise (gap fill). The T asks students to think about what may be an eco-friendly lifestyle and how they would change their habits in order to make their life greener. In groups, students should write a list of 5 tips to live greener.

Materials

Abc Ten top tips for a greener lifestyle
Abc Gap-fill handout

Main Aims

  • To provide clarification and practice of pollution and environment vocabulary in the context of green lifestyle

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide fluency speaking practice in a debate in the context of environmental issues

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

The T writes on the WB the word "Green" and will ask the Ss, in pairs, to make a quick brainstorming on what this word suggests them. All words, relevant or not, will be written on the WB around the word "Green".

Exposure (6-8 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

The T projects a video on the subject of pollution. At the end of the video, FB on the board and skimming predictions: which words should stay, which other should go?

Highlighting (6-8 minutes) • To draw students' attention to the target language

Using the visuals, the T introduces new vocabulary. Initially, the T tries to elicit from students the new words, and model those that are totally unknown.

Clarification (4-6 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

Once elicited or modeled the new words, the T will pronounce and drill them, individually and chorally. One by one the words will be written below the corresponding image.

Controlled Practice (6-8 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

Ss will use the words learned to complete the exercise (gap fill). Correction in pairs and, finally, on the board using a PPT.

Semi-Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • to develop Ss' speaking skills

The T will divide the Ss into groups and ask them to compile a list of 5 tips to a more eco-friendly life. After a first speaking session, they'll be given they'll be given a list of tips taken from the book. Ss will compare it with what emerged from their discussion. The final activity will be FB with the WC.

Semi-Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • to develop Ss' speaking skills

The T will divide the Ss into groups and ask them to compile a list of 5 tips to a more eco-friendly life. After a first speaking session, they'll be given they'll be given a list of tips taken from the book. Ss will compare it with what emerged from their discussion. The final activity will be FB with the WC.

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